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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,007.80, 22,089.12 and 9,292.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,007.80, 22,089.12 and 9,292.12 is: 12,822.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,007.80 : 22,089.12 = 9,292.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,007.80/22,089.12 = 9,292.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,007.80x = 22,089.12 × 9,292.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,007.80x = 205,254,753.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,254,753.73/16,007.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,822.17

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