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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,004.93, 22,086.83 and 8,931.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,004.93, 22,086.83 and 8,931.35 is: 12,325.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,004.93 : 22,086.83 = 8,931.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,004.93/22,086.83 = 8,931.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,004.93x = 22,086.83 × 8,931.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,004.93x = 197,265,219.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,265,219.68/16,004.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,325.28

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