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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,003.36, 22,084.92 and 8,930.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,003.36, 22,084.92 and 8,930.44 is: 12,324.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,003.36 : 22,084.92 = 8,930.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,003.36/22,084.92 = 8,930.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,003.36x = 22,084.92 × 8,930.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,003.36x = 197,228,052.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,228,052.96/16,003.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,324.17

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