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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,008.96, 22,090.23 and 9,294.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,008.96, 22,090.23 and 9,294.51 is: 12,825.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,008.96 : 22,090.23 = 9,294.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,008.96/22,090.23 = 9,294.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,008.96x = 22,090.23 × 9,294.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,008.96x = 205,317,863.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,317,863.64/16,008.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,825.18

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