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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,014.56, 22,099.60 and 8,940.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,014.56, 22,099.60 and 8,940.84 is: 12,338.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,014.56 : 22,099.60 = 8,940.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,014.56/22,099.60 = 8,940.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,014.56x = 22,099.60 × 8,940.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,014.56x = 197,588,987.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,588,987.66/16,014.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,338.08

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