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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,001.64, 22,082.28 and 8,928.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,001.64, 22,082.28 and 8,928.48 is: 12,321.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,001.64 : 22,082.28 = 8,928.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,001.64/22,082.28 = 8,928.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,001.64x = 22,082.28 × 8,928.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,001.64x = 197,161,195.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,161,195.33/16,001.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,321.31

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