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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,079.48, 22,189.53 and 9,006.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,079.48, 22,189.53 and 9,006.02 is: 12,428.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,079.48 : 22,189.53 = 9,006.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,079.48/22,189.53 = 9,006.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,079.48x = 22,189.53 × 9,006.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,079.48x = 199,839,350.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,839,350.97/16,079.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,428.22

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