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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,006.56, 22,088.70 and 9,292.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,006.56, 22,088.70 and 9,292.02 is: 12,822.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,006.56 : 22,088.70 = 9,292.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,006.56/22,088.70 = 9,292.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,006.56x = 22,088.70 × 9,292.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,006.56x = 205,248,559.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,248,559.34/16,006.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,822.78

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