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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,110.24, 22,233.27 and 8,942.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,110.24, 22,233.27 and 8,942.43 is: 12,341.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,110.24 : 22,233.27 = 8,942.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,110.24/22,233.27 = 8,942.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,110.24x = 22,233.27 × 8,942.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,110.24x = 198,819,460.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,819,460.65/16,110.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,341.19

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