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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,005.38, 22,087.86 and 8,933.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,005.38, 22,087.86 and 8,933.18 is: 12,328.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,005.38 : 22,087.86 = 8,933.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,005.38/22,087.86 = 8,933.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,005.38x = 22,087.86 × 8,933.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,005.38x = 197,314,829.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,314,829.19/16,005.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,328.03

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