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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,006.73, 22,088.40 and 8,933.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,006.73, 22,088.40 and 8,933.61 is: 12,327.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,006.73 : 22,088.40 = 8,933.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,006.73/22,088.40 = 8,933.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,006.73x = 22,088.40 × 8,933.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,006.73x = 197,329,106.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,329,106.46/16,006.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,327.88

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