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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,099.48, 22,217.34 and 8,929.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,099.48, 22,217.34 and 8,929.90 is: 12,323.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,099.48 : 22,217.34 = 8,929.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,099.48/22,217.34 = 8,929.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,099.48x = 22,217.34 × 8,929.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,099.48x = 198,398,624.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,398,624.47/16,099.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,323.29

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