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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,010.84, 22,094.94 and 8,937.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,010.84, 22,094.94 and 8,937.26 is: 12,333.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,010.84 : 22,094.94 = 8,937.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,010.84/22,094.94 = 8,937.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,010.84x = 22,094.94 × 8,937.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,010.84x = 197,468,223.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,468,223.46/16,010.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,333.41

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