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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,010.12, 22,096.19 and 8,937

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,010.12, 22,096.19 and 8,937 is: 12,334.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,010.12 : 22,096.19 = 8,937 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,010.12/22,096.19 = 8,937/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,010.12x = 22,096.19 × 8,937
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,010.12x = 197,473,672.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,473,672.37/16,010.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,334.30

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