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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,006.44, 22,089.42 and 8,934.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,006.44, 22,089.42 and 8,934.60 is: 12,330.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,006.44 : 22,089.42 = 8,934.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,006.44/22,089.42 = 8,934.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,006.44x = 22,089.42 × 8,934.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,006.44x = 197,360,131.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,360,131.93/16,006.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,330.05

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