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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,001.28, 22,082.22 and 8,927.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,001.28, 22,082.22 and 8,927.55 is: 12,320.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,001.28 : 22,082.22 = 8,927.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,001.28/22,082.22 = 8,927.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,001.28x = 22,082.22 × 8,927.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,001.28x = 197,140,123.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,140,123.16/16,001.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,320.27

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