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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,001.85, 22,082.52 and 9,291.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,001.85, 22,082.52 and 9,291.41 is: 12,822.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,001.85 : 22,082.52 = 9,291.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,001.85/22,082.52 = 9,291.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,001.85x = 22,082.52 × 9,291.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,001.85x = 205,177,747.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,177,747.15/16,001.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,822.13

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