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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,024.61, 22,114.31 and 8,951.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,024.61, 22,114.31 and 8,951.05 is: 12,352.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,024.61 : 22,114.31 = 8,951.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,024.61/22,114.31 = 8,951.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,024.61x = 22,114.31 × 8,951.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,024.61x = 197,946,294.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,946,294.53/16,024.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,352.64

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