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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,006.08, 22,087.44 and 9,291.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,006.08, 22,087.44 and 9,291.24 is: 12,821.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,006.08 : 22,087.44 = 9,291.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,006.08/22,087.44 = 9,291.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,006.08x = 22,087.44 × 9,291.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,006.08x = 205,219,706.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,219,706.03/16,006.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,821.36

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