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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,010.63, 22,094.54 and 8,840.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,010.63, 22,094.54 and 8,840.55 is: 12,199.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,010.63 : 22,094.54 = 8,840.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,010.63/22,094.54 = 8,840.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,010.63x = 22,094.54 × 8,840.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,010.63x = 195,327,839.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,327,839.33/16,010.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,199.88

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