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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,005.93, 22,088.21 and 8,932.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,005.93, 22,088.21 and 8,932.35 is: 12,326.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,005.93 : 22,088.21 = 8,932.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,005.93/22,088.21 = 8,932.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,005.93x = 22,088.21 × 8,932.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,005.93x = 197,299,622.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,299,622.59/16,005.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,326.66

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