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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,008.49, 22,092.24 and 8,936.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,008.49, 22,092.24 and 8,936.25 is: 12,332.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,008.49 : 22,092.24 = 8,936.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,008.49/22,092.24 = 8,936.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,008.49x = 22,092.24 × 8,936.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,008.49x = 197,421,779.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,421,779.70/16,008.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,332.32

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