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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,124.42, 22,253.09 and 8,955.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,124.42, 22,253.09 and 8,955.71 is: 12,359.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,124.42 : 22,253.09 = 8,955.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,124.42/22,253.09 = 8,955.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,124.42x = 22,253.09 × 8,955.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,124.42x = 199,292,220.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,292,220.64/16,124.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,359.65

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