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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,005.93, 22,088.09 and 8,932.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,005.93, 22,088.09 and 8,932.33 is: 12,326.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,005.93 : 22,088.09 = 8,932.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,005.93/22,088.09 = 8,932.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,005.93x = 22,088.09 × 8,932.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,005.93x = 197,298,108.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,298,108.95/16,005.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,326.56

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