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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,001.95, 22,083.93 and 8,833.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,001.95, 22,083.93 and 8,833.27 is: 12,190.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,001.95 : 22,083.93 = 8,833.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,001.95/22,083.93 = 8,833.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,001.95x = 22,083.93 × 8,833.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,001.95x = 195,073,316.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,073,316.35/16,001.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,190.60

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