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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,006.25, 22,088.15 and 8,932.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,006.25, 22,088.15 and 8,932.52 is: 12,326.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,006.25 : 22,088.15 = 8,932.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,006.25/22,088.15 = 8,932.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,006.25x = 22,088.15 × 8,932.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,006.25x = 197,302,686.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,302,686.53/16,006.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,326.61

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