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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,007.52, 22,088.52 and 8,933.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,007.52, 22,088.52 and 8,933.70 is: 12,327.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,007.52 : 22,088.52 = 8,933.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,007.52/22,088.52 = 8,933.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,007.52x = 22,088.52 × 8,933.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,007.52x = 197,332,211.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,332,211.12/16,007.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,327.47

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