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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,008.60, 22,092.42 and 8,936.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,008.60, 22,092.42 and 8,936.34 is: 12,332.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,008.60 : 22,092.42 = 8,936.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,008.60/22,092.42 = 8,936.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,008.60x = 22,092.42 × 8,936.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,008.60x = 197,425,376.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,425,376.54/16,008.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,332.46

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