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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,085.16, 22,197.56 and 9,011.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,085.16, 22,197.56 and 9,011.68 is: 12,436.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,085.16 : 22,197.56 = 9,011.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,085.16/22,197.56 = 9,011.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,085.16x = 22,197.56 × 9,011.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,085.16x = 200,037,307.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,037,307.50/16,085.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,436.14

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