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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,005.35, 22,087.35 and 9,294.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,005.35, 22,087.35 and 9,294.91 is: 12,826.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,005.35 : 22,087.35 = 9,294.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,005.35/22,087.35 = 9,294.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,005.35x = 22,087.35 × 9,294.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,005.35x = 205,299,875.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,299,875.17/16,005.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,826.95

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