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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,079.83, 22,190.47 and 9,006.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,079.83, 22,190.47 and 9,006.23 is: 12,428.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,079.83 : 22,190.47 = 9,006.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,079.83/22,190.47 = 9,006.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,079.83x = 22,190.47 × 9,006.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,079.83x = 199,852,509.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,852,509.59/16,079.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,428.77

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