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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,008.82, 22,091.46 and 8,935.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,008.82, 22,091.46 and 8,935.08 is: 12,330.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,008.82 : 22,091.46 = 8,935.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,008.82/22,091.46 = 8,935.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,008.82x = 22,091.46 × 8,935.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,008.82x = 197,388,962.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,388,962.42/16,008.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,330.01

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