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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,023.52, 22,112.49 and 8,950.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,023.52, 22,112.49 and 8,950.20 is: 12,351.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,023.52 : 22,112.49 = 8,950.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,023.52/22,112.49 = 8,950.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,023.52x = 22,112.49 × 8,950.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,023.52x = 197,911,208.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,911,208.00/16,023.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,351.29

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