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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,085.01, 22,195.71 and 9,011.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,085.01, 22,195.71 and 9,011.28 is: 12,434.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,085.01 : 22,195.71 = 9,011.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,085.01/22,195.71 = 9,011.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,085.01x = 22,195.71 × 9,011.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,085.01x = 200,011,757.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,011,757.61/16,085.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,434.67

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