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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,012.03, 22,095 and 8,841.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,012.03, 22,095 and 8,841.48 is: 12,200.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,012.03 : 22,095 = 8,841.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,012.03/22,095 = 8,841.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,012.03x = 22,095 × 8,841.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,012.03x = 195,352,500.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,352,500.60/16,012.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,200.36

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