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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,003.83, 22,086.52 and 8,835.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,003.83, 22,086.52 and 8,835.15 is: 12,193.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,003.83 : 22,086.52 = 8,835.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,003.83/22,086.52 = 8,835.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,003.83x = 22,086.52 × 8,835.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,003.83x = 195,137,717.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,137,717.18/16,003.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,193.19

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