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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,024.92, 22,114.33 and 8,951.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,024.92, 22,114.33 and 8,951.32 is: 12,352.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,024.92 : 22,114.33 = 8,951.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,024.92/22,114.33 = 8,951.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,024.92x = 22,114.33 × 8,951.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,024.92x = 197,952,444.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,952,444.42/16,024.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,352.79

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