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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,007.34, 22,089.96 and 8,935.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,007.34, 22,089.96 and 8,935.50 is: 12,330.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,007.34 : 22,089.96 = 8,935.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,007.34/22,089.96 = 8,935.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,007.34x = 22,089.96 × 8,935.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,007.34x = 197,384,837.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,384,837.58/16,007.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,330.90

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