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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,008.88, 22,090.80 and 8,934

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,008.88, 22,090.80 and 8,934 is: 12,328.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,008.88 : 22,090.80 = 8,934 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,008.88/22,090.80 = 8,934/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,008.88x = 22,090.80 × 8,934
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,008.88x = 197,359,207.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,359,207.20/16,008.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,328.11

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