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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,029.20, 22,117.56 and 8,955.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,029.20, 22,117.56 and 8,955.20 is: 12,356.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,029.20 : 22,117.56 = 8,955.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,029.20/22,117.56 = 8,955.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,029.20x = 22,117.56 × 8,955.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,029.20x = 198,067,173.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,067,173.31/16,029.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,356.65

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