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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,006.34, 22,088.79 and 8,933.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,006.34, 22,088.79 and 8,933.24 is: 12,327.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,006.34 : 22,088.79 = 8,933.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,006.34/22,088.79 = 8,933.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,006.34x = 22,088.79 × 8,933.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,006.34x = 197,324,351.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,324,351.94/16,006.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,327.89

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