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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,080.78, 22,190.82 and 9,006.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,080.78, 22,190.82 and 9,006.84 is: 12,429.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,080.78 : 22,190.82 = 9,006.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,080.78/22,190.82 = 9,006.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,080.78x = 22,190.82 × 9,006.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,080.78x = 199,869,165.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,869,165.21/16,080.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,429.07

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