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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,024.96, 22,113.72 and 8,950

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,024.96, 22,113.72 and 8,950 is: 12,350.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,024.96 : 22,113.72 = 8,950 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,024.96/22,113.72 = 8,950/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,024.96x = 22,113.72 × 8,950
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,024.96x = 197,917,794
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,917,794/16,024.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,350.60

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