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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,094.60, 22,209.09 and 8,924.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,094.60, 22,209.09 and 8,924.48 is: 12,314.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,094.60 : 22,209.09 = 8,924.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,094.60/22,209.09 = 8,924.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,094.60x = 22,209.09 × 8,924.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,094.60x = 198,204,518.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,204,518.30/16,094.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,314.97

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