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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,008.78, 22,093.38 and 9,296.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,008.78, 22,093.38 and 9,296.40 is: 12,829.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,008.78 : 22,093.38 = 9,296.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,008.78/22,093.38 = 9,296.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,008.78x = 22,093.38 × 9,296.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,008.78x = 205,388,897.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,388,897.83/16,008.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,829.77

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