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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,006.17, 22,088.59 and 8,835.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,006.17, 22,088.59 and 8,835.95 is: 12,193.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,006.17 : 22,088.59 = 8,835.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,006.17/22,088.59 = 8,835.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,006.17x = 22,088.59 × 8,835.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,006.17x = 195,173,734.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,173,734.79/16,006.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,193.66

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