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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,001.41, 22,083.28 and 8,831.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,001.41, 22,083.28 and 8,831.98 is: 12,188.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,001.41 : 22,083.28 = 8,831.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,001.41/22,083.28 = 8,831.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,001.41x = 22,083.28 × 8,831.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,001.41x = 195,038,987.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,038,987.24/16,001.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,188.86

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