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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,004.36, 22,090.38 and 9,292.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,004.36, 22,090.38 and 9,292.09 is: 12,825.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,004.36 : 22,090.38 = 9,292.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,004.36/22,090.38 = 9,292.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,004.36x = 22,090.38 × 9,292.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,004.36x = 205,265,799.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,265,799.09/16,004.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,825.62

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