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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,094.10, 22,208.94 and 8,923.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,094.10, 22,208.94 and 8,923.44 is: 12,313.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,094.10 : 22,208.94 = 8,923.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,094.10/22,208.94 = 8,923.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,094.10x = 22,208.94 × 8,923.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,094.10x = 198,180,143.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,180,143.55/16,094.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,313.84

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