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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,007.59, 22,090.22 and 8,837.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,007.59, 22,090.22 and 8,837.57 is: 12,195.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,007.59 : 22,090.22 = 8,837.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,007.59/22,090.22 = 8,837.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,007.59x = 22,090.22 × 8,837.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,007.59x = 195,223,816.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,223,816.55/16,007.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,195.71

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