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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,006.79, 22,088.48 and 8,933.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,006.79, 22,088.48 and 8,933.67 is: 12,327.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,006.79 : 22,088.48 = 8,933.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,006.79/22,088.48 = 8,933.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,006.79x = 22,088.48 × 8,933.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,006.79x = 197,331,146.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,331,146.45/16,006.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,327.96

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