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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,083.39, 22,191.92 and 9,008.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,083.39, 22,191.92 and 9,008.45 is: 12,429.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,083.39 : 22,191.92 = 9,008.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,083.39/22,191.92 = 9,008.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,083.39x = 22,191.92 × 9,008.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,083.39x = 199,914,813.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,914,813.40/16,083.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,429.89

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