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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,002.77, 22,083.84 and 8,929.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,002.77, 22,083.84 and 8,929.04 is: 12,322.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,002.77 : 22,083.84 = 8,929.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,002.77/22,083.84 = 8,929.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,002.77x = 22,083.84 × 8,929.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,002.77x = 197,187,380.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,187,380.29/16,002.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,322.08

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