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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,005.73, 22,087.89 and 8,932.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,005.73, 22,087.89 and 8,932.14 is: 12,326.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,005.73 : 22,087.89 = 8,932.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,005.73/22,087.89 = 8,932.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,005.73x = 22,087.89 × 8,932.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,005.73x = 197,292,125.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,292,125.78/16,005.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,326.34

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