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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,019.83, 22,108.35 and 8,946.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,019.83, 22,108.35 and 8,946.25 is: 12,346.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,019.83 : 22,108.35 = 8,946.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,019.83/22,108.35 = 8,946.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,019.83x = 22,108.35 × 8,946.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,019.83x = 197,786,826.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,786,826.19/16,019.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,346.37

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