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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,009.49, 22,093.45 and 8,839.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,009.49, 22,093.45 and 8,839.40 is: 12,198.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,009.49 : 22,093.45 = 8,839.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,009.49/22,093.45 = 8,839.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,009.49x = 22,093.45 × 8,839.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,009.49x = 195,292,709.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,292,709.36/16,009.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,198.56

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