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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,005.02, 22,086.95 and 8,931.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,005.02, 22,086.95 and 8,931.46 is: 12,325.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,005.02 : 22,086.95 = 8,931.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,005.02/22,086.95 = 8,931.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,005.02x = 22,086.95 × 8,931.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,005.02x = 197,268,710.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,268,710.45/16,005.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,325.43

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