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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,008.79, 22,091.24 and 8,935.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,008.79, 22,091.24 and 8,935.67 is: 12,330.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,008.79 : 22,091.24 = 8,935.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,008.79/22,091.24 = 8,935.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,008.79x = 22,091.24 × 8,935.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,008.79x = 197,399,985.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,399,985.85/16,008.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,330.72

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