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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,004.92, 22,086.66 and 8,930.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,004.92, 22,086.66 and 8,930.92 is: 12,324.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,004.92 : 22,086.66 = 8,930.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,004.92/22,086.66 = 8,930.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,004.92x = 22,086.66 × 8,930.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,004.92x = 197,254,193.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,254,193.53/16,004.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,324.60

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