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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,003.74, 22,084.92 and 8,929.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,003.74, 22,084.92 and 8,929.98 is: 12,323.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,003.74 : 22,084.92 = 8,929.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,003.74/22,084.92 = 8,929.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,003.74x = 22,084.92 × 8,929.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,003.74x = 197,217,893.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,217,893.90/16,003.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,323.24

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