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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,003.10, 22,084.25 and 9,292.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,003.10, 22,084.25 and 9,292.66 is: 12,823.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,003.10 : 22,084.25 = 9,292.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,003.10/22,084.25 = 9,292.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,003.10x = 22,084.25 × 9,292.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,003.10x = 205,221,324.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,221,324.93/16,003.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,823.85

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