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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,011.03, 22,093.62 and 8,840.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,011.03, 22,093.62 and 8,840.48 is: 12,198.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,011.03 : 22,093.62 = 8,840.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,011.03/22,093.62 = 8,840.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,011.03x = 22,093.62 × 8,840.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,011.03x = 195,318,095.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,318,095.27/16,011.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,198.97

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