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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,006.03, 22,089.79 and 8,837.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,006.03, 22,089.79 and 8,837.23 is: 12,196.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,006.03 : 22,089.79 = 8,837.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,006.03/22,089.79 = 8,837.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,006.03x = 22,089.79 × 8,837.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,006.03x = 195,212,444.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,212,444.43/16,006.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,196.18

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