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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,016.06, 22,101.36 and 8,941.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,016.06, 22,101.36 and 8,941.13 is: 12,338.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,016.06 : 22,101.36 = 8,941.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,016.06/22,101.36 = 8,941.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,016.06x = 22,101.36 × 8,941.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,016.06x = 197,611,132.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,611,132.94/16,016.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,338.31

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