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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,006.41, 22,089.38 and 8,837.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,006.41, 22,089.38 and 8,837.10 is: 12,195.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,006.41 : 22,089.38 = 8,837.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,006.41/22,089.38 = 8,837.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,006.41x = 22,089.38 × 8,837.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,006.41x = 195,206,015.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,206,015.81/16,006.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,195.49

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