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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,003.44, 22,084.88 and 8,929.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,003.44, 22,084.88 and 8,929.89 is: 12,323.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,003.44 : 22,084.88 = 8,929.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,003.44/22,084.88 = 8,929.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,003.44x = 22,084.88 × 8,929.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,003.44x = 197,215,504.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,215,504.41/16,003.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,323.32

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