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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,078.33, 22,188.40 and 9,004.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,078.33, 22,188.40 and 9,004.73 is: 12,426.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,078.33 : 22,188.40 = 9,004.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,078.33/22,188.40 = 9,004.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,078.33x = 22,188.40 × 9,004.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,078.33x = 199,800,584.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,800,584.09/16,078.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,426.70

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