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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,077.84, 22,187.25 and 9,004.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,077.84, 22,187.25 and 9,004.32 is: 12,425.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,077.84 : 22,187.25 = 9,004.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,077.84/22,187.25 = 9,004.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,077.84x = 22,187.25 × 9,004.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,077.84x = 199,781,098.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,781,098.92/16,077.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,425.87

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