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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,023.80, 22,108.46 and 8,949.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,023.80, 22,108.46 and 8,949.46 is: 12,347.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,023.80 : 22,108.46 = 8,949.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,023.80/22,108.46 = 8,949.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,023.80x = 22,108.46 × 8,949.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,023.80x = 197,858,778.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,858,778.43/16,023.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,347.81

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