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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,100.52, 22,217.58 and 8,930.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,100.52, 22,217.58 and 8,930.81 is: 12,323.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,100.52 : 22,217.58 = 8,930.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,100.52/22,217.58 = 8,930.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,100.52x = 22,217.58 × 8,930.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,100.52x = 198,420,874.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,420,874.55/16,100.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,323.88

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