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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,074.41, 22,182.44 and 9,001.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,074.41, 22,182.44 and 9,001.09 is: 12,421.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,074.41 : 22,182.44 = 9,001.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,074.41/22,182.44 = 9,001.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,074.41x = 22,182.44 × 9,001.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,074.41x = 199,666,105.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,666,105.91/16,074.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,421.36

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