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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,008.65, 22,089.89 and 8,935.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,008.65, 22,089.89 and 8,935.37 is: 12,329.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,008.65 : 22,089.89 = 8,935.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,008.65/22,089.89 = 8,935.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,008.65x = 22,089.89 × 8,935.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,008.65x = 197,381,252.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,381,252.30/16,008.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,329.67

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