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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,006.29, 22,088.76 and 8,836.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,006.29, 22,088.76 and 8,836.08 is: 12,193.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,006.29 : 22,088.76 = 8,836.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,006.29/22,088.76 = 8,836.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,006.29x = 22,088.76 × 8,836.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,006.29x = 195,178,017.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,178,017.33/16,006.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,193.83

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