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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,009.60, 22,093.12 and 8,935.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,009.60, 22,093.12 and 8,935.80 is: 12,331.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,009.60 : 22,093.12 = 8,935.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,009.60/22,093.12 = 8,935.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,009.60x = 22,093.12 × 8,935.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,009.60x = 197,419,701.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,419,701.70/16,009.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,331.33

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