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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,002.73, 22,083.76 and 8,929.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,002.73, 22,083.76 and 8,929.14 is: 12,322.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,002.73 : 22,083.76 = 8,929.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,002.73/22,083.76 = 8,929.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,002.73x = 22,083.76 × 8,929.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,002.73x = 197,188,940.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,188,940.12/16,002.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,322.21

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