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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,004.75, 22,083.91 and 8,931.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,004.75, 22,083.91 and 8,931.15 is: 12,323.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,004.75 : 22,083.91 = 8,931.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,004.75/22,083.91 = 8,931.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,004.75x = 22,083.91 × 8,931.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,004.75x = 197,234,690.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,234,690.47/16,004.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,323.51

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