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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,001.52, 22,082.40 and 9,287.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,001.52, 22,082.40 and 9,287.70 is: 12,817.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,001.52 : 22,082.40 = 9,287.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,001.52/22,082.40 = 9,287.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,001.52x = 22,082.40 × 9,287.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,001.52x = 205,094,706.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,094,706.48/16,001.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,817.20

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