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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,010.52, 22,091.04 and 8,936.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,010.52, 22,091.04 and 8,936.70 is: 12,330.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,010.52 : 22,091.04 = 8,936.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,010.52/22,091.04 = 8,936.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,010.52x = 22,091.04 × 8,936.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,010.52x = 197,420,997.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,420,997.17/16,010.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,330.70

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