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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,008.63, 22,093.13 and 8,839.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,008.63, 22,093.13 and 8,839.92 is: 12,199.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,008.63 : 22,093.13 = 8,839.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,008.63/22,093.13 = 8,839.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,008.63x = 22,093.13 × 8,839.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,008.63x = 195,301,457.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,301,457.55/16,008.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,199.76

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