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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,105.68, 22,223.70 and 8,935.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,105.68, 22,223.70 and 8,935.50 is: 12,329.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,105.68 : 22,223.70 = 8,935.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,105.68/22,223.70 = 8,935.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,105.68x = 22,223.70 × 8,935.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,105.68x = 198,579,871.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,579,871.35/16,105.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,329.80

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