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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,008.44, 22,093.11 and 8,839.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,008.44, 22,093.11 and 8,839.64 is: 12,199.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,008.44 : 22,093.11 = 8,839.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,008.44/22,093.11 = 8,839.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,008.44x = 22,093.11 × 8,839.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,008.44x = 195,295,194.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,295,194.11/16,008.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,199.52

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