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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,006.38, 22,086.63 and 9,290.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,006.38, 22,086.63 and 9,290.94 is: 12,820.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,006.38 : 22,086.63 = 9,290.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,006.38/22,086.63 = 9,290.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,006.38x = 22,086.63 × 9,290.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,006.38x = 205,205,554.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,205,554.13/16,006.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,820.24

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