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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,011.88, 22,097.62 and 8,843.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,011.88, 22,097.62 and 8,843.18 is: 12,204.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,011.88 : 22,097.62 = 8,843.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,011.88/22,097.62 = 8,843.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,011.88x = 22,097.62 × 8,843.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,011.88x = 195,413,231.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,413,231.23/16,011.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,204.27

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