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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,010.48, 22,092.36 and 8,935.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,010.48, 22,092.36 and 8,935.76 is: 12,330.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,010.48 : 22,092.36 = 8,935.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,010.48/22,092.36 = 8,935.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,010.48x = 22,092.36 × 8,935.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,010.48x = 197,412,026.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,412,026.79/16,010.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,330.18

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