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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,004.79, 22,086.68 and 9,294.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,004.79, 22,086.68 and 9,294.35 is: 12,826.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,004.79 : 22,086.68 = 9,294.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,004.79/22,086.68 = 9,294.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,004.79x = 22,086.68 × 9,294.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,004.79x = 205,281,177.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,281,177.35/16,004.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,826.23

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