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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,007.46, 22,090.64 and 8,933.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,007.46, 22,090.64 and 8,933.73 is: 12,328.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,007.46 : 22,090.64 = 8,933.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,007.46/22,090.64 = 8,933.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,007.46x = 22,090.64 × 8,933.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,007.46x = 197,351,768.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,351,768.62/16,007.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,328.74

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