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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,009.84, 22,093.36 and 8,936.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,009.84, 22,093.36 and 8,936.16 is: 12,331.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,009.84 : 22,093.36 = 8,936.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,009.84/22,093.36 = 8,936.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,009.84x = 22,093.36 × 8,936.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,009.84x = 197,429,799.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,429,799.90/16,009.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,331.78

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