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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,007.28, 22,090.80 and 8,933.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,007.28, 22,090.80 and 8,933.76 is: 12,329.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,007.28 : 22,090.80 = 8,933.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,007.28/22,090.80 = 8,933.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,007.28x = 22,090.80 × 8,933.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,007.28x = 197,353,905.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,353,905.41/16,007.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,329.01

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