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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,073.28, 22,181.52 and 9,001.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,073.28, 22,181.52 and 9,001.14 is: 12,421.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,073.28 : 22,181.52 = 9,001.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,073.28/22,181.52 = 9,001.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,073.28x = 22,181.52 × 9,001.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,073.28x = 199,658,966.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,658,966.93/16,073.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,421.79

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