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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,098.11, 22,216.68 and 8,928.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,098.11, 22,216.68 and 8,928.73 is: 12,322.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,098.11 : 22,216.68 = 8,928.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,098.11/22,216.68 = 8,928.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,098.11x = 22,216.68 × 8,928.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,098.11x = 198,366,764.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,366,764.99/16,098.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,322.36

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