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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,078.48, 22,187.28 and 9,004.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,078.48, 22,187.28 and 9,004.84 is: 12,426.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,078.48 : 22,187.28 = 9,004.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,078.48/22,187.28 = 9,004.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,078.48x = 22,187.28 × 9,004.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,078.48x = 199,792,906.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,792,906.44/16,078.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,426.11

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