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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,080.02, 22,189.79 and 9,006.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,080.02, 22,189.79 and 9,006.08 is: 12,428.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,080.02 : 22,189.79 = 9,006.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,080.02/22,189.79 = 9,006.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,080.02x = 22,189.79 × 9,006.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,080.02x = 199,842,978.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,842,978.89/16,080.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,428.03

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