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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,075.35, 22,182.93 and 9,001.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,075.35, 22,182.93 and 9,001.62 is: 12,421.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,075.35 : 22,182.93 = 9,001.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,075.35/22,182.93 = 9,001.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,075.35x = 22,182.93 × 9,001.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,075.35x = 199,682,306.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,682,306.35/16,075.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,421.65

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