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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,114.63, 22,237.93 and 8,944.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,114.63, 22,237.93 and 8,944.54 is: 12,343.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,114.63 : 22,237.93 = 8,944.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,114.63/22,237.93 = 8,944.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,114.63x = 22,237.93 × 8,944.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,114.63x = 198,908,054.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,908,054.40/16,114.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,343.32

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