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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,094.87, 22,212.21 and 8,925.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,094.87, 22,212.21 and 8,925.48 is: 12,317.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,094.87 : 22,212.21 = 8,925.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,094.87/22,212.21 = 8,925.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,094.87x = 22,212.21 × 8,925.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,094.87x = 198,254,636.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,254,636.11/16,094.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,317.88

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