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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,024.23, 22,113.88 and 8,951.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,024.23, 22,113.88 and 8,951.11 is: 12,352.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,024.23 : 22,113.88 = 8,951.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,024.23/22,113.88 = 8,951.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,024.23x = 22,113.88 × 8,951.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,024.23x = 197,943,694.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,943,694.74/16,024.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,352.77

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