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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,001.80, 22,082.40 and 8,928.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,001.80, 22,082.40 and 8,928.21 is: 12,320.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,001.80 : 22,082.40 = 8,928.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,001.80/22,082.40 = 8,928.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,001.80x = 22,082.40 × 8,928.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,001.80x = 197,156,304.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,156,304.50/16,001.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,320.88

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