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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,004.36, 22,083.36 and 9,291.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,004.36, 22,083.36 and 9,291.08 is: 12,820.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,004.36 : 22,083.36 = 9,291.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,004.36/22,083.36 = 9,291.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,004.36x = 22,083.36 × 9,291.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,004.36x = 205,178,264.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,178,264.43/16,004.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,820.15

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