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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,004.28, 22,086.36 and 8,930.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,004.28, 22,086.36 and 8,930.55 is: 12,324.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,004.28 : 22,086.36 = 8,930.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,004.28/22,086.36 = 8,930.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,004.28x = 22,086.36 × 8,930.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,004.28x = 197,243,342.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,243,342.30/16,004.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,324.41

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