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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,006.36, 22,089.26 and 8,932.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,006.36, 22,089.26 and 8,932.60 is: 12,327.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,006.36 : 22,089.26 = 8,932.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,006.36/22,089.26 = 8,932.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,006.36x = 22,089.26 × 8,932.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,006.36x = 197,314,523.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,314,523.88/16,006.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,327.26

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