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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,010.32, 22,094.60 and 8,936.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,010.32, 22,094.60 and 8,936.40 is: 12,332.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,010.32 : 22,094.60 = 8,936.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,010.32/22,094.60 = 8,936.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,010.32x = 22,094.60 × 8,936.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,010.32x = 197,446,183.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,446,183.44/16,010.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,332.43

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