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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,119.37, 22,244.34 and 8,949.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,119.37, 22,244.34 and 8,949.09 is: 12,349.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,119.37 : 22,244.34 = 8,949.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,119.37/22,244.34 = 8,949.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,119.37x = 22,244.34 × 8,949.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,119.37x = 199,066,600.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,066,600.65/16,119.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,349.53

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