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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,006.92, 22,090.41 and 8,933.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,006.92, 22,090.41 and 8,933.28 is: 12,328.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,006.92 : 22,090.41 = 8,933.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,006.92/22,090.41 = 8,933.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,006.92x = 22,090.41 × 8,933.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,006.92x = 197,339,817.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,339,817.84/16,006.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,328.41

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