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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,002.83, 22,083.91 and 8,929.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,002.83, 22,083.91 and 8,929.25 is: 12,322.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,002.83 : 22,083.91 = 8,929.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,002.83/22,083.91 = 8,929.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,002.83x = 22,083.91 × 8,929.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,002.83x = 197,192,620.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,192,620.62/16,002.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,322.36

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