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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,004.24, 22,086.96 and 8,932.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,004.24, 22,086.96 and 8,932.04 is: 12,326.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,004.24 : 22,086.96 = 8,932.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,004.24/22,086.96 = 8,932.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,004.24x = 22,086.96 × 8,932.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,004.24x = 197,281,610.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,281,610.20/16,004.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,326.83

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