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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,010.28, 22,095.44 and 8,937.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,010.28, 22,095.44 and 8,937.77 is: 12,334.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,010.28 : 22,095.44 = 8,937.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,010.28/22,095.44 = 8,937.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,010.28x = 22,095.44 × 8,937.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,010.28x = 197,483,805.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,483,805.60/16,010.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,334.81

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