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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,002.46, 22,081.41 and 8,928.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,002.46, 22,081.41 and 8,928.43 is: 12,320.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,002.46 : 22,081.41 = 8,928.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,002.46/22,081.41 = 8,928.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,002.46x = 22,081.41 × 8,928.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,002.46x = 197,152,268.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,152,268.28/16,002.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,320.12

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