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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,096.45, 22,214.45 and 8,928.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,096.45, 22,214.45 and 8,928.62 is: 12,322.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,096.45 : 22,214.45 = 8,928.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,096.45/22,214.45 = 8,928.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,096.45x = 22,214.45 × 8,928.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,096.45x = 198,344,345.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,344,345.87/16,096.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,322.24

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