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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,003.73, 22,085.13 and 8,930.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,003.73, 22,085.13 and 8,930.14 is: 12,323.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,003.73 : 22,085.13 = 8,930.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,003.73/22,085.13 = 8,930.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,003.73x = 22,085.13 × 8,930.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,003.73x = 197,223,302.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,223,302.82/16,003.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,323.58

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