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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,021.53, 22,110.71 and 8,948.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,021.53, 22,110.71 and 8,948.48 is: 12,349.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,021.53 : 22,110.71 = 8,948.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,021.53/22,110.71 = 8,948.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,021.53x = 22,110.71 × 8,948.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,021.53x = 197,857,090.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,857,090.92/16,021.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,349.45

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