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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,008.52, 22,093.01 and 8,936.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,008.52, 22,093.01 and 8,936.01 is: 12,332.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,008.52 : 22,093.01 = 8,936.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,008.52/22,093.01 = 8,936.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,008.52x = 22,093.01 × 8,936.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,008.52x = 197,423,358.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,423,358.29/16,008.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,332.39

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