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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,009.33, 22,090.68 and 9,293.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,009.33, 22,090.68 and 9,293.89 is: 12,824.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,009.33 : 22,090.68 = 9,293.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,009.33/22,090.68 = 9,293.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,009.33x = 22,090.68 × 9,293.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,009.33x = 205,308,349.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,308,349.95/16,009.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,824.29

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