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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,007.58, 22,090.46 and 8,934

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,007.58, 22,090.46 and 8,934 is: 12,328.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,007.58 : 22,090.46 = 8,934 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,007.58/22,090.46 = 8,934/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,007.58x = 22,090.46 × 8,934
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,007.58x = 197,356,169.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,356,169.64/16,007.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,328.92

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