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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,019.56, 22,106.76 and 8,946.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,019.56, 22,106.76 and 8,946.08 is: 12,345.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,019.56 : 22,106.76 = 8,946.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,019.56/22,106.76 = 8,946.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,019.56x = 22,106.76 × 8,946.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,019.56x = 197,768,843.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,768,843.50/16,019.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,345.46

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