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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,007.42, 22,090.38 and 8,934.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,007.42, 22,090.38 and 8,934.50 is: 12,329.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,007.42 : 22,090.38 = 8,934.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,007.42/22,090.38 = 8,934.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,007.42x = 22,090.38 × 8,934.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,007.42x = 197,366,500.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,366,500.11/16,007.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,329.69

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