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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,006.66, 22,088.66 and 8,836.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,006.66, 22,088.66 and 8,836.46 is: 12,194.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,006.66 : 22,088.66 = 8,836.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,006.66/22,088.66 = 8,836.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,006.66x = 22,088.66 × 8,836.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,006.66x = 195,185,590.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,185,590.48/16,006.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,194.02

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