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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,006.72, 22,089.26 and 9,296.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,006.72, 22,089.26 and 9,296.28 is: 12,828.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,006.72 : 22,089.26 = 9,296.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,006.72/22,089.26 = 9,296.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,006.72x = 22,089.26 × 9,296.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,006.72x = 205,347,945.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,347,945.95/16,006.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,828.86

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