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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,007.32, 22,090.10 and 8,837.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,007.32, 22,090.10 and 8,837.22 is: 12,195.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,007.32 : 22,090.10 = 8,837.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,007.32/22,090.10 = 8,837.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,007.32x = 22,090.10 × 8,837.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,007.32x = 195,215,073.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,215,073.52/16,007.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,195.36

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