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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,001.76, 22,082.88 and 8,928

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,001.76, 22,082.88 and 8,928 is: 12,320.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,001.76 : 22,082.88 = 8,928 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,001.76/22,082.88 = 8,928/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,001.76x = 22,082.88 × 8,928
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,001.76x = 197,155,952.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,155,952.64/16,001.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,320.89

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