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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,094.67, 22,208.87 and 8,924.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,094.67, 22,208.87 and 8,924.41 is: 12,314.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,094.67 : 22,208.87 = 8,924.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,094.67/22,208.87 = 8,924.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,094.67x = 22,208.87 × 8,924.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,094.67x = 198,200,905.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,200,905.85/16,094.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,314.69

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