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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,006.03, 22,087.97 and 8,932.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,006.03, 22,087.97 and 8,932.30 is: 12,326.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,006.03 : 22,087.97 = 8,932.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,006.03/22,087.97 = 8,932.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,006.03x = 22,087.97 × 8,932.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,006.03x = 197,296,263.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,296,263.99/16,006.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,326.37

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