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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,002.85, 22,083.90 and 9,292.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,002.85, 22,083.90 and 9,292.41 is: 12,823.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,002.85 : 22,083.90 = 9,292.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,002.85/22,083.90 = 9,292.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,002.85x = 22,083.90 × 9,292.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,002.85x = 205,212,653.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,212,653.20/16,002.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,823.51

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