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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,008.63, 22,093.22 and 8,839.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,008.63, 22,093.22 and 8,839.20 is: 12,198.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,008.63 : 22,093.22 = 8,839.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,008.63/22,093.22 = 8,839.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,008.63x = 22,093.22 × 8,839.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,008.63x = 195,286,346.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,286,346.03/16,008.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,198.82

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