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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,006.62, 22,090.11 and 8,933.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,006.62, 22,090.11 and 8,933.50 is: 12,328.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,006.62 : 22,090.11 = 8,933.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,006.62/22,090.11 = 8,933.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,006.62x = 22,090.11 × 8,933.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,006.62x = 197,341,991.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,341,991.80/16,006.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,328.77

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