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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,001.84, 22,083.78 and 8,929.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,001.84, 22,083.78 and 8,929.32 is: 12,323.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,001.84 : 22,083.78 = 8,929.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,001.84/22,083.78 = 8,929.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,001.84x = 22,083.78 × 8,929.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,001.84x = 197,193,138.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,193,138.43/16,001.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,323.16

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