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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,006.79, 22,089.46 and 8,836.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,006.79, 22,089.46 and 8,836.58 is: 12,194.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,006.79 : 22,089.46 = 8,836.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,006.79/22,089.46 = 8,836.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,006.79x = 22,089.46 × 8,836.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,006.79x = 195,195,236.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,195,236.26/16,006.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,194.53

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