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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,023.54, 22,113.46 and 8,950.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,023.54, 22,113.46 and 8,950.48 is: 12,352.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,023.54 : 22,113.46 = 8,950.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,023.54/22,113.46 = 8,950.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,023.54x = 22,113.46 × 8,950.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,023.54x = 197,926,081.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,926,081.46/16,023.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,352.21

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