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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,098.26, 22,215.06 and 8,928.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,098.26, 22,215.06 and 8,928.14 is: 12,320.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,098.26 : 22,215.06 = 8,928.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,098.26/22,215.06 = 8,928.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,098.26x = 22,215.06 × 8,928.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,098.26x = 198,339,221.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,339,221.33/16,098.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,320.54

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