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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,010.40, 22,092.30 and 8,937.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,010.40, 22,092.30 and 8,937.12 is: 12,332.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,010.40 : 22,092.30 = 8,937.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,010.40/22,092.30 = 8,937.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,010.40x = 22,092.30 × 8,937.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,010.40x = 197,441,425.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,441,425.71/16,010.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,332.08

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