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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,076.62, 22,187.63 and 9,001.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,076.62, 22,187.63 and 9,001.67 is: 12,423.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,076.62 : 22,187.63 = 9,001.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,076.62/22,187.63 = 9,001.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,076.62x = 22,187.63 × 9,001.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,076.62x = 199,725,723.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,725,723.34/16,076.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,423.37

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