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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,113.63, 22,236.55 and 8,943.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,113.63, 22,236.55 and 8,943.54 is: 12,341.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,113.63 : 22,236.55 = 8,943.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,113.63/22,236.55 = 8,943.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,113.63x = 22,236.55 × 8,943.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,113.63x = 198,873,456.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,873,456.34/16,113.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,341.94

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