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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,076.91, 22,185.62 and 8,906.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,076.91, 22,185.62 and 8,906.53 is: 12,290.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,076.91 : 22,185.62 = 8,906.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,076.91/22,185.62 = 8,906.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,076.91x = 22,185.62 × 8,906.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,076.91x = 197,596,890.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,596,890.10/16,076.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,290.73

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