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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,103.08, 22,222.32 and 8,933.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,103.08, 22,222.32 and 8,933.52 is: 12,328.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,103.08 : 22,222.32 = 8,933.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,103.08/22,222.32 = 8,933.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,103.08x = 22,222.32 × 8,933.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,103.08x = 198,523,540.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,523,540.17/16,103.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,328.30

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