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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,095.68, 22,211.64 and 8,925.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,095.68, 22,211.64 and 8,925.56 is: 12,317.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,095.68 : 22,211.64 = 8,925.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,095.68/22,211.64 = 8,925.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,095.68x = 22,211.64 × 8,925.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,095.68x = 198,251,325.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,251,325.52/16,095.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,317.05

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