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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,005.30, 22,087.61 and 8,836.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,005.30, 22,087.61 and 8,836.07 is: 12,193.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,005.30 : 22,087.61 = 8,836.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,005.30/22,087.61 = 8,836.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,005.30x = 22,087.61 × 8,836.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,005.30x = 195,167,513.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,167,513.47/16,005.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,193.93

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