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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,019.32, 22,107.90 and 9,307.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,019.32, 22,107.90 and 9,307.12 is: 12,844.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,019.32 : 22,107.90 = 9,307.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,019.32/22,107.90 = 9,307.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,019.32x = 22,107.90 × 9,307.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,019.32x = 205,760,878.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,760,878.25/16,019.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,844.55

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