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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,091.66, 22,207.44 and 8,921.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,091.66, 22,207.44 and 8,921.64 is: 12,312.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,091.66 : 22,207.44 = 8,921.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,091.66/22,207.44 = 8,921.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,091.66x = 22,207.44 × 8,921.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,091.66x = 198,126,785.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,126,785.00/16,091.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,312.39

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