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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,006.98, 22,089.87 and 8,933.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,006.98, 22,089.87 and 8,933.94 is: 12,328.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,006.98 : 22,089.87 = 8,933.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,006.98/22,089.87 = 8,933.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,006.98x = 22,089.87 × 8,933.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,006.98x = 197,349,573.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,349,573.19/16,006.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,328.97

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