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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,001.29, 22,078.24 and 9,283.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,001.29, 22,078.24 and 9,283.02 is: 12,808.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,001.29 : 22,078.24 = 9,283.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,001.29/22,078.24 = 9,283.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,001.29x = 22,078.24 × 9,283.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,001.29x = 204,952,720.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,952,720.28/16,001.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,808.51

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