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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,006.23, 22,089.39 and 8,932.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,006.23, 22,089.39 and 8,932.51 is: 12,327.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,006.23 : 22,089.39 = 8,932.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,006.23/22,089.39 = 8,932.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,006.23x = 22,089.39 × 8,932.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,006.23x = 197,313,652.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,313,652.41/16,006.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,327.30

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