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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,081, 22,191.78 and 9,007.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,081, 22,191.78 and 9,007.41 is: 12,430.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,081 : 22,191.78 = 9,007.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,081/22,191.78 = 9,007.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,081x = 22,191.78 × 9,007.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,081x = 199,890,461.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,890,461.09/16,081
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,430.23

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