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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,084.84, 22,196.82 and 9,011.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,084.84, 22,196.82 and 9,011.20 is: 12,435.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,084.84 : 22,196.82 = 9,011.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,084.84/22,196.82 = 9,011.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,084.84x = 22,196.82 × 9,011.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,084.84x = 200,019,984.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,019,984.38/16,084.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,435.31

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