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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,010.68, 22,093.81 and 8,937.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,010.68, 22,093.81 and 8,937.55 is: 12,333.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,010.68 : 22,093.81 = 8,937.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,010.68/22,093.81 = 8,937.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,010.68x = 22,093.81 × 8,937.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,010.68x = 197,464,531.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,464,531.57/16,010.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,333.30

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