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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,022.92, 22,110.36 and 8,948.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,022.92, 22,110.36 and 8,948.92 is: 12,348.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,022.92 : 22,110.36 = 8,948.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,022.92/22,110.36 = 8,948.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,022.92x = 22,110.36 × 8,948.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,022.92x = 197,863,842.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,863,842.81/16,022.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,348.80

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