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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,082.17, 22,192.27 and 9,008.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,082.17, 22,192.27 and 9,008.44 is: 12,431.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,082.17 : 22,192.27 = 9,008.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,082.17/22,192.27 = 9,008.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,082.17x = 22,192.27 × 9,008.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,082.17x = 199,917,732.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,917,732.76/16,082.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,431.02

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