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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,074.66, 22,182.89 and 9,001.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,074.66, 22,182.89 and 9,001.20 is: 12,421.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,074.66 : 22,182.89 = 9,001.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,074.66/22,182.89 = 9,001.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,074.66x = 22,182.89 × 9,001.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,074.66x = 199,672,584.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,672,584.46/16,074.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,421.57

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