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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,009.74, 22,093.31 and 8,839.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,009.74, 22,093.31 and 8,839.67 is: 12,198.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,009.74 : 22,093.31 = 8,839.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,009.74/22,093.31 = 8,839.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,009.74x = 22,093.31 × 8,839.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,009.74x = 195,297,481.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,297,481.24/16,009.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,198.67

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