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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,124.23, 22,251.51 and 8,954.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,124.23, 22,251.51 and 8,954.23 is: 12,356.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,124.23 : 22,251.51 = 8,954.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,124.23/22,251.51 = 8,954.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,124.23x = 22,251.51 × 8,954.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,124.23x = 199,245,138.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,245,138.39/16,124.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,356.88

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