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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,100.63, 22,219.07 and 8,930.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,100.63, 22,219.07 and 8,930.71 is: 12,324.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,100.63 : 22,219.07 = 8,930.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,100.63/22,219.07 = 8,930.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,100.63x = 22,219.07 × 8,930.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,100.63x = 198,432,070.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,432,070.64/16,100.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,324.49

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