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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,008.33, 22,089.30 and 9,292.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,008.33, 22,089.30 and 9,292.89 is: 12,822.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,008.33 : 22,089.30 = 9,292.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,008.33/22,089.30 = 9,292.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,008.33x = 22,089.30 × 9,292.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,008.33x = 205,273,435.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,273,435.08/16,008.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,822.91

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