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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,005.62, 22,087.78 and 8,932.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,005.62, 22,087.78 and 8,932.04 is: 12,326.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,005.62 : 22,087.78 = 8,932.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,005.62/22,087.78 = 8,932.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,005.62x = 22,087.78 × 8,932.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,005.62x = 197,288,889.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,288,889.81/16,005.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,326.23

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