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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,007.28, 22,084.20 and 9,292.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,007.28, 22,084.20 and 9,292.08 is: 12,819.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,007.28 : 22,084.20 = 9,292.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,007.28/22,084.20 = 9,292.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,007.28x = 22,084.20 × 9,292.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,007.28x = 205,208,153.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,208,153.14/16,007.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,819.68

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