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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,005.46, 22,084.76 and 9,289.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,005.46, 22,084.76 and 9,289.58 is: 12,818.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,005.46 : 22,084.76 = 9,289.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,005.46/22,084.76 = 9,289.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,005.46x = 22,084.76 × 9,289.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,005.46x = 205,158,144.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,158,144.80/16,005.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,818.01

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