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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,003.98, 22,085.46 and 8,929.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,003.98, 22,085.46 and 8,929.98 is: 12,323.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,003.98 : 22,085.46 = 8,929.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,003.98/22,085.46 = 8,929.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,003.98x = 22,085.46 × 8,929.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,003.98x = 197,222,716.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,222,716.09/16,003.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,323.35

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