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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,007.11, 22,091.03 and 8,838.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,007.11, 22,091.03 and 8,838.41 is: 12,197.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,007.11 : 22,091.03 = 8,838.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,007.11/22,091.03 = 8,838.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,007.11x = 22,091.03 × 8,838.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,007.11x = 195,249,470.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,249,470.01/16,007.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,197.67

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