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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,014.68, 22,099.32 and 8,941.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,014.68, 22,099.32 and 8,941.56 is: 12,338.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,014.68 : 22,099.32 = 8,941.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,014.68/22,099.32 = 8,941.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,014.68x = 22,099.32 × 8,941.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,014.68x = 197,602,395.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,602,395.74/16,014.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,338.83

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