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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,077.60, 22,186.98 and 9,003.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,077.60, 22,186.98 and 9,003.60 is: 12,424.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,077.60 : 22,186.98 = 9,003.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,077.60/22,186.98 = 9,003.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,077.60x = 22,186.98 × 9,003.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,077.60x = 199,762,693.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,762,693.13/16,077.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,424.91

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