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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,093.67, 22,208.88 and 8,923.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,093.67, 22,208.88 and 8,923.55 is: 12,314.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,093.67 : 22,208.88 = 8,923.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,093.67/22,208.88 = 8,923.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,093.67x = 22,208.88 × 8,923.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,093.67x = 198,182,051.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,182,051.12/16,093.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,314.29

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