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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,083.44, 22,198.20 and 9,013.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,083.44, 22,198.20 and 9,013.04 is: 12,439.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,083.44 : 22,198.20 = 9,013.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,083.44/22,198.20 = 9,013.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,083.44x = 22,198.20 × 9,013.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,083.44x = 200,073,264.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,073,264.53/16,083.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,439.71

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