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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,026.82, 22,116.90 and 8,953.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,026.82, 22,116.90 and 8,953.24 is: 12,355.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,026.82 : 22,116.90 = 8,953.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,026.82/22,116.90 = 8,953.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,026.82x = 22,116.90 × 8,953.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,026.82x = 198,017,913.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,017,913.76/16,026.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,355.41

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