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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,027.97, 22,119.02 and 8,954.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,027.97, 22,119.02 and 8,954.84 is: 12,357.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,027.97 : 22,119.02 = 8,954.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,027.97/22,119.02 = 8,954.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,027.97x = 22,119.02 × 8,954.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,027.97x = 198,072,129.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,072,129.69/16,027.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,357.91

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