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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,111.60, 22,233.93 and 8,941.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,111.60, 22,233.93 and 8,941.33 is: 12,338.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,111.60 : 22,233.93 = 8,941.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,111.60/22,233.93 = 8,941.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,111.60x = 22,233.93 × 8,941.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,111.60x = 198,800,849.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,800,849.74/16,111.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,338.99

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