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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,078.60, 22,188.36 and 9,004.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,078.60, 22,188.36 and 9,004.60 is: 12,426.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,078.60 : 22,188.36 = 9,004.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,078.60/22,188.36 = 9,004.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,078.60x = 22,188.36 × 9,004.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,078.60x = 199,797,306.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,797,306.46/16,078.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,426.29

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