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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,006.61, 22,090.34 and 8,837.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,006.61, 22,090.34 and 8,837.91 is: 12,196.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,006.61 : 22,090.34 = 8,837.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,006.61/22,090.34 = 8,837.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,006.61x = 22,090.34 × 8,837.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,006.61x = 195,232,326.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,232,326.34/16,006.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,196.98

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