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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,008.02, 22,091.37 and 9,294.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,008.02, 22,091.37 and 9,294.20 is: 12,826.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,008.02 : 22,091.37 = 9,294.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,008.02/22,091.37 = 9,294.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,008.02x = 22,091.37 × 9,294.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,008.02x = 205,321,611.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,321,611.05/16,008.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,826.17

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