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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,004.85, 22,086.56 and 8,834.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,004.85, 22,086.56 and 8,834.85 is: 12,192.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,004.85 : 22,086.56 = 8,834.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,004.85/22,086.56 = 8,834.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,004.85x = 22,086.56 × 8,834.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,004.85x = 195,131,400.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,131,400.44/16,004.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,192.02

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