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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,119.03, 22,243.68 and 8,949.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,119.03, 22,243.68 and 8,949.26 is: 12,349.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,119.03 : 22,243.68 = 8,949.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,119.03/22,243.68 = 8,949.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,119.03x = 22,243.68 × 8,949.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,119.03x = 199,064,475.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,064,475.68/16,119.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,349.66

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