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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,023.62, 22,112.94 and 8,950.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,023.62, 22,112.94 and 8,950.05 is: 12,351.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,023.62 : 22,112.94 = 8,950.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,023.62/22,112.94 = 8,950.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,023.62x = 22,112.94 × 8,950.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,023.62x = 197,911,918.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,911,918.65/16,023.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,351.27

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