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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,026.63, 22,118.97 and 8,953.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,026.63, 22,118.97 and 8,953.50 is: 12,357.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,026.63 : 22,118.97 = 8,953.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,026.63/22,118.97 = 8,953.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,026.63x = 22,118.97 × 8,953.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,026.63x = 198,042,197.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,042,197.90/16,026.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,357.07

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