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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,007.41, 22,088.01 and 8,932.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,007.41, 22,088.01 and 8,932.45 is: 12,325.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,007.41 : 22,088.01 = 8,932.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,007.41/22,088.01 = 8,932.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,007.41x = 22,088.01 × 8,932.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,007.41x = 197,300,044.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,300,044.92/16,007.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,325.54

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