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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,011.32, 22,094.91 and 8,937.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,011.32, 22,094.91 and 8,937.58 is: 12,333.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,011.32 : 22,094.91 = 8,937.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,011.32/22,094.91 = 8,937.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,011.32x = 22,094.91 × 8,937.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,011.32x = 197,475,025.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,475,025.72/16,011.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,333.46

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