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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,015.64, 22,101.54 and 8,943.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,015.64, 22,101.54 and 8,943.74 is: 12,342.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,015.64 : 22,101.54 = 8,943.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,015.64/22,101.54 = 8,943.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,015.64x = 22,101.54 × 8,943.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,015.64x = 197,670,427.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,670,427.36/16,015.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,342.34

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