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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,010.82, 22,093.86 and 8,840.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,010.82, 22,093.86 and 8,840.43 is: 12,199.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,010.82 : 22,093.86 = 8,840.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,010.82/22,093.86 = 8,840.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,010.82x = 22,093.86 × 8,840.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,010.82x = 195,319,222.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,319,222.76/16,010.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,199.20

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