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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,001.48, 22,082.01 and 8,927.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,001.48, 22,082.01 and 8,927.48 is: 12,319.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,001.48 : 22,082.01 = 8,927.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,001.48/22,082.01 = 8,927.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,001.48x = 22,082.01 × 8,927.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,001.48x = 197,136,702.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,136,702.63/16,001.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,319.90

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