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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,005.59, 22,088.96 and 8,933.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,005.59, 22,088.96 and 8,933.07 is: 12,328.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,005.59 : 22,088.96 = 8,933.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,005.59/22,088.96 = 8,933.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,005.59x = 22,088.96 × 8,933.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,005.59x = 197,322,181.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,322,181.24/16,005.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,328.33

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