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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,096.01, 22,211.90 and 8,926.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,096.01, 22,211.90 and 8,926.23 is: 12,317.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,096.01 : 22,211.90 = 8,926.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,096.01/22,211.90 = 8,926.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,096.01x = 22,211.90 × 8,926.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,096.01x = 198,268,483.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,268,483.51/16,096.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,317.87

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