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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,006.40, 22,088.76 and 9,292.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,006.40, 22,088.76 and 9,292.56 is: 12,823.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,006.40 : 22,088.76 = 9,292.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,006.40/22,088.76 = 9,292.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,006.40x = 22,088.76 × 9,292.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,006.40x = 205,261,127.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,261,127.63/16,006.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,823.69

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