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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,007.48, 22,090.56 and 8,934.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,007.48, 22,090.56 and 8,934.44 is: 12,329.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,007.48 : 22,090.56 = 8,934.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,007.48/22,090.56 = 8,934.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,007.48x = 22,090.56 × 8,934.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,007.48x = 197,366,782.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,366,782.89/16,007.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,329.66

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