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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,007.29, 22,090.14 and 8,837.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,007.29, 22,090.14 and 8,837.08 is: 12,195.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,007.29 : 22,090.14 = 8,837.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,007.29/22,090.14 = 8,837.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,007.29x = 22,090.14 × 8,837.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,007.29x = 195,212,334.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,212,334.39/16,007.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,195.21

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