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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,009.93, 22,092.78 and 8,936.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,009.93, 22,092.78 and 8,936.80 is: 12,332.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,009.93 : 22,092.78 = 8,936.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,009.93/22,092.78 = 8,936.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,009.93x = 22,092.78 × 8,936.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,009.93x = 197,438,645.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,438,645.84/16,009.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,332.27

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