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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,104.20, 22,223.82 and 8,934.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,104.20, 22,223.82 and 8,934.11 is: 12,329.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,104.20 : 22,223.82 = 8,934.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,104.20/22,223.82 = 8,934.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,104.20x = 22,223.82 × 8,934.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,104.20x = 198,550,150.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,550,150.99/16,104.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,329.09

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