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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,010.84, 22,092.91 and 8,937.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,010.84, 22,092.91 and 8,937.56 is: 12,332.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,010.84 : 22,092.91 = 8,937.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,010.84/22,092.91 = 8,937.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,010.84x = 22,092.91 × 8,937.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,010.84x = 197,456,708.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,456,708.70/16,010.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,332.69

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