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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,007.52, 22,090.36 and 8,837.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,007.52, 22,090.36 and 8,837.88 is: 12,196.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,007.52 : 22,090.36 = 8,837.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,007.52/22,090.36 = 8,837.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,007.52x = 22,090.36 × 8,837.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,007.52x = 195,231,950.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,231,950.84/16,007.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,196.26

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