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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,006.63, 22,090.36 and 8,837.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,006.63, 22,090.36 and 8,837.92 is: 12,197.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,006.63 : 22,090.36 = 8,837.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,006.63/22,090.36 = 8,837.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,006.63x = 22,090.36 × 8,837.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,006.63x = 195,232,834.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,232,834.45/16,006.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,197.00

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