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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,124.29, 22,250.91 and 8,954.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,124.29, 22,250.91 and 8,954.53 is: 12,356.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,124.29 : 22,250.91 = 8,954.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,124.29/22,250.91 = 8,954.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,124.29x = 22,250.91 × 8,954.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,124.29x = 199,246,441.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,246,441.12/16,124.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,356.91

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