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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,098.09, 22,215.41 and 8,928.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,098.09, 22,215.41 and 8,928.51 is: 12,321.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,098.09 : 22,215.41 = 8,928.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,098.09/22,215.41 = 8,928.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,098.09x = 22,215.41 × 8,928.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,098.09x = 198,350,465.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,350,465.70/16,098.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,321.37

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