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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,019.59, 22,107.50 and 8,946.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,019.59, 22,107.50 and 8,946.47 is: 12,346.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,019.59 : 22,107.50 = 8,946.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,019.59/22,107.50 = 8,946.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,019.59x = 22,107.50 × 8,946.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,019.59x = 197,784,085.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,784,085.53/16,019.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,346.39

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