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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,085.10, 22,197.38 and 9,011.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,085.10, 22,197.38 and 9,011.52 is: 12,435.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,085.10 : 22,197.38 = 9,011.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,085.10/22,197.38 = 9,011.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,085.10x = 22,197.38 × 9,011.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,085.10x = 200,032,133.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,032,133.82/16,085.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,435.87

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