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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,106.28, 22,226.84 and 8,936.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,106.28, 22,226.84 and 8,936.32 is: 12,332.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,106.28 : 22,226.84 = 8,936.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,106.28/22,226.84 = 8,936.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,106.28x = 22,226.84 × 8,936.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,106.28x = 198,626,154.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,626,154.83/16,106.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,332.22

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