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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,009.88, 22,092.18 and 8,935

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,009.88, 22,092.18 and 8,935 is: 12,329.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,009.88 : 22,092.18 = 8,935 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,009.88/22,092.18 = 8,935/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,009.88x = 22,092.18 × 8,935
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,009.88x = 197,393,628.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,393,628.30/16,009.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,329.49

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