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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,030.35, 22,121.82 and 9,225.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,030.35, 22,121.82 and 9,225.12 is: 12,730.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,030.35 : 22,121.82 = 9,225.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,030.35/22,121.82 = 9,225.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,030.35x = 22,121.82 × 9,225.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,030.35x = 204,076,444.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,076,444.12/16,030.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,730.63

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