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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,011.52, 22,095.68 and 8,841.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,011.52, 22,095.68 and 8,841.28 is: 12,200.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,011.52 : 22,095.68 = 8,841.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,011.52/22,095.68 = 8,841.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,011.52x = 22,095.68 × 8,841.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,011.52x = 195,354,093.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,354,093.67/16,011.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,200.85

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