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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,009.52, 22,094.17 and 8,935.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,009.52, 22,094.17 and 8,935.95 is: 12,332.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,009.52 : 22,094.17 = 8,935.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,009.52/22,094.17 = 8,935.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,009.52x = 22,094.17 × 8,935.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,009.52x = 197,432,272.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,432,272.51/16,009.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,332.18

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