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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,095.60, 22,211.01 and 8,924.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,095.60, 22,211.01 and 8,924.94 is: 12,315.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,095.60 : 22,211.01 = 8,924.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,095.60/22,211.01 = 8,924.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,095.60x = 22,211.01 × 8,924.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,095.60x = 198,231,931.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,231,931.59/16,095.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,315.91

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