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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,025.28, 22,114.92 and 8,951.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,025.28, 22,114.92 and 8,951.96 is: 12,353.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,025.28 : 22,114.92 = 8,951.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,025.28/22,114.92 = 8,951.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,025.28x = 22,114.92 × 8,951.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,025.28x = 197,971,879.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,971,879.24/16,025.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,353.72

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