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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,081.68, 22,193.96 and 9,010.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,081.68, 22,193.96 and 9,010.48 is: 12,435.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,081.68 : 22,193.96 = 9,010.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,081.68/22,193.96 = 9,010.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,081.68x = 22,193.96 × 9,010.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,081.68x = 199,978,232.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,978,232.70/16,081.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,435.16

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