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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,005.78, 22,088.04 and 8,932.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,005.78, 22,088.04 and 8,932.50 is: 12,326.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,005.78 : 22,088.04 = 8,932.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,005.78/22,088.04 = 8,932.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,005.78x = 22,088.04 × 8,932.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,005.78x = 197,301,417.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,301,417.30/16,005.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,326.89

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