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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,006.28, 22,090.14 and 8,837.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,006.28, 22,090.14 and 8,837.48 is: 12,196.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,006.28 : 22,090.14 = 8,837.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,006.28/22,090.14 = 8,837.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,006.28x = 22,090.14 × 8,837.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,006.28x = 195,221,060.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,221,060.00/16,006.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,196.53

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