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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,084.76, 22,196.96 and 9,011.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,084.76, 22,196.96 and 9,011.22 is: 12,435.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,084.76 : 22,196.96 = 9,011.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,084.76/22,196.96 = 9,011.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,084.76x = 22,196.96 × 9,011.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,084.76x = 200,021,689.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,021,689.89/16,084.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,435.48

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