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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,005.20, 22,088.02 and 9,292.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,005.20, 22,088.02 and 9,292.93 is: 12,824.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,005.20 : 22,088.02 = 9,292.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,005.20/22,088.02 = 9,292.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,005.20x = 22,088.02 × 9,292.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,005.20x = 205,262,336.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,262,336.53/16,005.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,824.73

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