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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,007.93, 22,090.97 and 8,934.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,007.93, 22,090.97 and 8,934.35 is: 12,329.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,007.93 : 22,090.97 = 8,934.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,007.93/22,090.97 = 8,934.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,007.93x = 22,090.97 × 8,934.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,007.93x = 197,368,457.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,368,457.82/16,007.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,329.42

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