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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,006.92, 22,089.69 and 8,934

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,006.92, 22,089.69 and 8,934 is: 12,329.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,006.92 : 22,089.69 = 8,934 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,006.92/22,089.69 = 8,934/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,006.92x = 22,089.69 × 8,934
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,006.92x = 197,349,290.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,349,290.46/16,006.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,329.00

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