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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,093.23, 22,209.97 and 8,923.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,093.23, 22,209.97 and 8,923.86 is: 12,315.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,093.23 : 22,209.97 = 8,923.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,093.23/22,209.97 = 8,923.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,093.23x = 22,209.97 × 8,923.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,093.23x = 198,198,662.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,198,662.88/16,093.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,315.65

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