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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,009.30, 22,092.15 and 8,935.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,009.30, 22,092.15 and 8,935.66 is: 12,330.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,009.30 : 22,092.15 = 8,935.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,009.30/22,092.15 = 8,935.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,009.30x = 22,092.15 × 8,935.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,009.30x = 197,407,941.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,407,941.07/16,009.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,330.83

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