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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,010.28, 22,093.08 and 8,839.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,010.28, 22,093.08 and 8,839.84 is: 12,198.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,010.28 : 22,093.08 = 8,839.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,010.28/22,093.08 = 8,839.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,010.28x = 22,093.08 × 8,839.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,010.28x = 195,299,292.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,299,292.31/16,010.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,198.37

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