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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,002.17, 22,079.45 and 9,283.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,002.17, 22,079.45 and 9,283.90 is: 12,809.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,002.17 : 22,079.45 = 9,283.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,002.17/22,079.45 = 9,283.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,002.17x = 22,079.45 × 9,283.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,002.17x = 204,983,249.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,983,249.04/16,002.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,809.72

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