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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,005.33, 22,088.30 and 9,288.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,005.33, 22,088.30 and 9,288.50 is: 12,818.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,005.33 : 22,088.30 = 9,288.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,005.33/22,088.30 = 9,288.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,005.33x = 22,088.30 × 9,288.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,005.33x = 205,167,017.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,167,017.67/16,005.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,818.67

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