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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,011.32, 22,095.62 and 8,841.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,011.32, 22,095.62 and 8,841.22 is: 12,200.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,011.32 : 22,095.62 = 8,841.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,011.32/22,095.62 = 8,841.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,011.32x = 22,095.62 × 8,841.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,011.32x = 195,352,237.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,352,237.46/16,011.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,200.88

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