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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,095.17, 22,209.56 and 8,924.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,095.17, 22,209.56 and 8,924.91 is: 12,315.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,095.17 : 22,209.56 = 8,924.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,095.17/22,209.56 = 8,924.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,095.17x = 22,209.56 × 8,924.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,095.17x = 198,218,168.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,218,168.47/16,095.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,315.38

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