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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,083.88, 22,195.62 and 9,010.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,083.88, 22,195.62 and 9,010.36 is: 12,434.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,083.88 : 22,195.62 = 9,010.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,083.88/22,195.62 = 9,010.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,083.88x = 22,195.62 × 9,010.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,083.88x = 199,990,526.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,990,526.62/16,083.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,434.22

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