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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,008.54, 22,091.76 and 8,934.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,008.54, 22,091.76 and 8,934.96 is: 12,330.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,008.54 : 22,091.76 = 8,934.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,008.54/22,091.76 = 8,934.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,008.54x = 22,091.76 × 8,934.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,008.54x = 197,388,991.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,388,991.93/16,008.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,330.23

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