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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,084.27, 22,196.73 and 9,010.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,084.27, 22,196.73 and 9,010.54 is: 12,434.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,084.27 : 22,196.73 = 9,010.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,084.27/22,196.73 = 9,010.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,084.27x = 22,196.73 × 9,010.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,084.27x = 200,004,523.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,004,523.53/16,084.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,434.79

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