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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,021.89, 22,110.21 and 8,948.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,021.89, 22,110.21 and 8,948.34 is: 12,348.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,021.89 : 22,110.21 = 8,948.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,021.89/22,110.21 = 8,948.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,021.89x = 22,110.21 × 8,948.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,021.89x = 197,849,676.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,849,676.55/16,021.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,348.71

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