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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,002.89, 22,083.53 and 9,289.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,002.89, 22,083.53 and 9,289.07 is: 12,818.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,002.89 : 22,083.53 = 9,289.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,002.89/22,083.53 = 9,289.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,002.89x = 22,083.53 × 9,289.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,002.89x = 205,135,299.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,135,299.15/16,002.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,818.64

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