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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,007.56, 22,091.91 and 8,838.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,007.56, 22,091.91 and 8,838.76 is: 12,198.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,007.56 : 22,091.91 = 8,838.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,007.56/22,091.91 = 8,838.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,007.56x = 22,091.91 × 8,838.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,007.56x = 195,264,935.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,264,935.78/16,007.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,198.29

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