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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,009.05, 22,092.03 and 8,935.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,009.05, 22,092.03 and 8,935.32 is: 12,330.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,009.05 : 22,092.03 = 8,935.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,009.05/22,092.03 = 8,935.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,009.05x = 22,092.03 × 8,935.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,009.05x = 197,399,357.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,399,357.50/16,009.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,330.49

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