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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,098.80, 22,216.53 and 8,928.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,098.80, 22,216.53 and 8,928.86 is: 12,321.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,098.80 : 22,216.53 = 8,928.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,098.80/22,216.53 = 8,928.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,098.80x = 22,216.53 × 8,928.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,098.80x = 198,368,220.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,368,220.72/16,098.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,321.93

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