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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,007.87, 22,092.10 and 8,839.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,007.87, 22,092.10 and 8,839.17 is: 12,198.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,007.87 : 22,092.10 = 8,839.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,007.87/22,092.10 = 8,839.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,007.87x = 22,092.10 × 8,839.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,007.87x = 195,275,805.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,275,805.46/16,007.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,198.74

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