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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,082.88, 22,195.26 and 9,010.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,082.88, 22,195.26 and 9,010.32 is: 12,434.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,082.88 : 22,195.26 = 9,010.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,082.88/22,195.26 = 9,010.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,082.88x = 22,195.26 × 9,010.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,082.88x = 199,986,395.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,986,395.08/16,082.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,434.74

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