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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,006.24, 22,081.43 and 9,287.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,006.24, 22,081.43 and 9,287.96 is: 12,813.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,006.24 : 22,081.43 = 9,287.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,006.24/22,081.43 = 9,287.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,006.24x = 22,081.43 × 9,287.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,006.24x = 205,091,392.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,091,392.14/16,006.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,813.22

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