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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,091.67, 22,206.13 and 8,921.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,091.67, 22,206.13 and 8,921.55 is: 12,311.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,091.67 : 22,206.13 = 8,921.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,091.67/22,206.13 = 8,921.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,091.67x = 22,206.13 × 8,921.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,091.67x = 198,113,054.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,113,054.49/16,091.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,311.53

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