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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,002.06, 22,082.68 and 8,832.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,002.06, 22,082.68 and 8,832.36 is: 12,188.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,002.06 : 22,082.68 = 8,832.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,002.06/22,082.68 = 8,832.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,002.06x = 22,082.68 × 8,832.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,002.06x = 195,042,024.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,042,024.95/16,002.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,188.56

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