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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,003.83, 22,085.29 and 8,930.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,003.83, 22,085.29 and 8,930.25 is: 12,323.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,003.83 : 22,085.29 = 8,930.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,003.83/22,085.29 = 8,930.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,003.83x = 22,085.29 × 8,930.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,003.83x = 197,227,050.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,227,050.60/16,003.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,323.74

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