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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,009.48, 22,090.44 and 8,935.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,009.48, 22,090.44 and 8,935.90 is: 12,330.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,009.48 : 22,090.44 = 8,935.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,009.48/22,090.44 = 8,935.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,009.48x = 22,090.44 × 8,935.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,009.48x = 197,397,962.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,397,962.80/16,009.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,330.07

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