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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,104.83, 22,224.17 and 8,935.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,104.83, 22,224.17 and 8,935.11 is: 12,330.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,104.83 : 22,224.17 = 8,935.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,104.83/22,224.17 = 8,935.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,104.83x = 22,224.17 × 8,935.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,104.83x = 198,575,425.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,575,425.95/16,104.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,330.18

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