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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,103.58, 22,221.48 and 8,933.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,103.58, 22,221.48 and 8,933.46 is: 12,327.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,103.58 : 22,221.48 = 8,933.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,103.58/22,221.48 = 8,933.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,103.58x = 22,221.48 × 8,933.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,103.58x = 198,514,702.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,514,702.72/16,103.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,327.36

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