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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,118.41, 22,243.05 and 8,947.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,118.41, 22,243.05 and 8,947.90 is: 12,347.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,118.41 : 22,243.05 = 8,947.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,118.41/22,243.05 = 8,947.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,118.41x = 22,243.05 × 8,947.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,118.41x = 199,028,587.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,028,587.10/16,118.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,347.90

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