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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,006.47, 22,089.28 and 8,836.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,006.47, 22,089.28 and 8,836.36 is: 12,194.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,006.47 : 22,089.28 = 8,836.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,006.47/22,089.28 = 8,836.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,006.47x = 22,089.28 × 8,836.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,006.47x = 195,188,786.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,188,786.04/16,006.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,194.37

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