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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,028.14, 22,111.63 and 9,310.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,028.14, 22,111.63 and 9,310.12 is: 12,843.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,028.14 : 22,111.63 = 9,310.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,028.14/22,111.63 = 9,310.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,028.14x = 22,111.63 × 9,310.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,028.14x = 205,861,928.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,861,928.70/16,028.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,843.78

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