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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,007.10, 22,090.35 and 8,934.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,007.10, 22,090.35 and 8,934.84 is: 12,330.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,007.10 : 22,090.35 = 8,934.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,007.10/22,090.35 = 8,934.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,007.10x = 22,090.35 × 8,934.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,007.10x = 197,373,742.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,373,742.79/16,007.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,330.39

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