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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,079.81, 22,190.15 and 9,006.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,079.81, 22,190.15 and 9,006.23 is: 12,428.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,079.81 : 22,190.15 = 9,006.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,079.81/22,190.15 = 9,006.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,079.81x = 22,190.15 × 9,006.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,079.81x = 199,849,605.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,849,605.08/16,079.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,428.60

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