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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,001.73, 22,082.35 and 9,291.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,001.73, 22,082.35 and 9,291.28 is: 12,821.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,001.73 : 22,082.35 = 9,291.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,001.73/22,082.35 = 9,291.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,001.73x = 22,082.35 × 9,291.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,001.73x = 205,173,296.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,173,296.91/16,001.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,821.94

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