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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,106.54, 22,227.21 and 8,936.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,106.54, 22,227.21 and 8,936.60 is: 12,332.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,106.54 : 22,227.21 = 8,936.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,106.54/22,227.21 = 8,936.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,106.54x = 22,227.21 × 8,936.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,106.54x = 198,635,573.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,635,573.75/16,106.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,332.61

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