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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,390.50, 22,619.16 and 8,938.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,390.50, 22,619.16 and 8,938.50 is: 12,335.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,390.50 : 22,619.16 = 8,938.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,390.50/22,619.16 = 8,938.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,390.50x = 22,619.16 × 8,938.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,390.50x = 202,181,361.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,181,361.66/16,390.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,335.28

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