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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,006.13, 22,088.40 and 8,932.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,006.13, 22,088.40 and 8,932.56 is: 12,326.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,006.13 : 22,088.40 = 8,932.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,006.13/22,088.40 = 8,932.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,006.13x = 22,088.40 × 8,932.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,006.13x = 197,305,958.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,305,958.30/16,006.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,326.90

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