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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,115.28, 22,237.92 and 8,945.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,115.28, 22,237.92 and 8,945.58 is: 12,344.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,115.28 : 22,237.92 = 8,945.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,115.28/22,237.92 = 8,945.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,115.28x = 22,237.92 × 8,945.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,115.28x = 198,931,092.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,931,092.39/16,115.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,344.25

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