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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,003.27, 22,084.59 and 8,929.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,003.27, 22,084.59 and 8,929.99 is: 12,323.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,003.27 : 22,084.59 = 8,929.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,003.27/22,084.59 = 8,929.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,003.27x = 22,084.59 × 8,929.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,003.27x = 197,215,167.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,215,167.85/16,003.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,323.43

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