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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,007.94, 22,090.98 and 8,934.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,007.94, 22,090.98 and 8,934.36 is: 12,329.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,007.94 : 22,090.98 = 8,934.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,007.94/22,090.98 = 8,934.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,007.94x = 22,090.98 × 8,934.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,007.94x = 197,368,768.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,368,768.07/16,007.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,329.43

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