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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,112.93, 22,233.89 and 8,942.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,112.93, 22,233.89 and 8,942.81 is: 12,339.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,112.93 : 22,233.89 = 8,942.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,112.93/22,233.89 = 8,942.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,112.93x = 22,233.89 × 8,942.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,112.93x = 198,833,365.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,833,365.02/16,112.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,339.99

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