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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,103.60, 22,224.18 and 8,933.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,103.60, 22,224.18 and 8,933.90 is: 12,329.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,103.60 : 22,224.18 = 8,933.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,103.60/22,224.18 = 8,933.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,103.60x = 22,224.18 × 8,933.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,103.60x = 198,548,601.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,548,601.70/16,103.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,329.45

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