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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,028.48, 22,116.60 and 8,954.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,028.48, 22,116.60 and 8,954.96 is: 12,356.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,028.48 : 22,116.60 = 8,954.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,028.48/22,116.60 = 8,954.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,028.48x = 22,116.60 × 8,954.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,028.48x = 198,053,268.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,053,268.34/16,028.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,356.33

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