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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,005.60, 22,088.28 and 8,933.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,005.60, 22,088.28 and 8,933.34 is: 12,328.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,005.60 : 22,088.28 = 8,933.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,005.60/22,088.28 = 8,933.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,005.60x = 22,088.28 × 8,933.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,005.60x = 197,322,115.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,322,115.26/16,005.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,328.32

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