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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,002.50, 22,083.46 and 8,928.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,002.50, 22,083.46 and 8,928.92 is: 12,321.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,002.50 : 22,083.46 = 8,928.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,002.50/22,083.46 = 8,928.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,002.50x = 22,083.46 × 8,928.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,002.50x = 197,181,480.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,181,480.55/16,002.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,321.92

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