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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,015.06, 22,099.98 and 8,940.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,015.06, 22,099.98 and 8,940.13 is: 12,336.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,015.06 : 22,099.98 = 8,940.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,015.06/22,099.98 = 8,940.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,015.06x = 22,099.98 × 8,940.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,015.06x = 197,576,694.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,576,694.20/16,015.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,336.93

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