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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,005.04, 22,083.41 and 9,286.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,005.04, 22,083.41 and 9,286.76 is: 12,813.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,005.04 : 22,083.41 = 9,286.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,005.04/22,083.41 = 9,286.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,005.04x = 22,083.41 × 9,286.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,005.04x = 205,083,407.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,083,407.08/16,005.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,813.68

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