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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,009.87, 22,094.86 and 8,841.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,009.87, 22,094.86 and 8,841.17 is: 12,201.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,009.87 : 22,094.86 = 8,841.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,009.87/22,094.86 = 8,841.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,009.87x = 22,094.86 × 8,841.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,009.87x = 195,344,413.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,344,413.39/16,009.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,201.50

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