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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,082.80, 22,194.66 and 9,009.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,082.80, 22,194.66 and 9,009.16 is: 12,432.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,082.80 : 22,194.66 = 9,009.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,082.80/22,194.66 = 9,009.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,082.80x = 22,194.66 × 9,009.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,082.80x = 199,955,243.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,955,243.09/16,082.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,432.86

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