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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,008.48, 22,089.06 and 8,934.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,008.48, 22,089.06 and 8,934.90 is: 12,328.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,008.48 : 22,089.06 = 8,934.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,008.48/22,089.06 = 8,934.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,008.48x = 22,089.06 × 8,934.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,008.48x = 197,363,542.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,363,542.19/16,008.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,328.69

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