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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,007.87, 22,091.39 and 9,293.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,007.87, 22,091.39 and 9,293.09 is: 12,824.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,007.87 : 22,091.39 = 9,293.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,007.87/22,091.39 = 9,293.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,007.87x = 22,091.39 × 9,293.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,007.87x = 205,297,188.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,297,188.27/16,007.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,824.76

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