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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,076.34, 22,181.49 and 9,001.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,076.34, 22,181.49 and 9,001.62 is: 12,420.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,076.34 : 22,181.49 = 9,001.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,076.34/22,181.49 = 9,001.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,076.34x = 22,181.49 × 9,001.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,076.34x = 199,669,344.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,669,344.01/16,076.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,420.07

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