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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,080.23, 22,190.68 and 9,006.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,080.23, 22,190.68 and 9,006.50 is: 12,428.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,080.23 : 22,190.68 = 9,006.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,080.23/22,190.68 = 9,006.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,080.23x = 22,190.68 × 9,006.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,080.23x = 199,860,359.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,860,359.42/16,080.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,428.95

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