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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,002.41, 22,084.66 and 8,832.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,002.41, 22,084.66 and 8,832.98 is: 12,190.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,002.41 : 22,084.66 = 8,832.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,002.41/22,084.66 = 8,832.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,002.41x = 22,084.66 × 8,832.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,002.41x = 195,073,360.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,073,360.09/16,002.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,190.25

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