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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,009.84, 22,093.56 and 8,936.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,009.84, 22,093.56 and 8,936.26 is: 12,332.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,009.84 : 22,093.56 = 8,936.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,009.84/22,093.56 = 8,936.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,009.84x = 22,093.56 × 8,936.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,009.84x = 197,433,796.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,433,796.49/16,009.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,332.03

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