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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,007.60, 22,091.04 and 8,935.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,007.60, 22,091.04 and 8,935.34 is: 12,331.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,007.60 : 22,091.04 = 8,935.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,007.60/22,091.04 = 8,935.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,007.60x = 22,091.04 × 8,935.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,007.60x = 197,390,953.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,390,953.35/16,007.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,331.08

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