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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,009.44, 22,093.24 and 9,295.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,009.44, 22,093.24 and 9,295.60 is: 12,828.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,009.44 : 22,093.24 = 9,295.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,009.44/22,093.24 = 9,295.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,009.44x = 22,093.24 × 9,295.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,009.44x = 205,369,921.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,369,921.74/16,009.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,828.05

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