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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,006.68, 22,087.08 and 8,932.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,006.68, 22,087.08 and 8,932.95 is: 12,326.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,006.68 : 22,087.08 = 8,932.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,006.68/22,087.08 = 8,932.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,006.68x = 22,087.08 × 8,932.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,006.68x = 197,302,781.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,302,781.29/16,006.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,326.28

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