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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,005.05, 22,085.82 and 8,833.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,005.05, 22,085.82 and 8,833.53 is: 12,189.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,005.05 : 22,085.82 = 8,833.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,005.05/22,085.82 = 8,833.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,005.05x = 22,085.82 × 8,833.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,005.05x = 195,095,753.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,095,753.54/16,005.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,189.64

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