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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,094.20, 22,209.77 and 8,924.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,094.20, 22,209.77 and 8,924.13 is: 12,315.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,094.20 : 22,209.77 = 8,924.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,094.20/22,209.77 = 8,924.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,094.20x = 22,209.77 × 8,924.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,094.20x = 198,202,830.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,202,830.13/16,094.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,315.17

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