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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,085.56, 22,198.99 and 9,014.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,085.56, 22,198.99 and 9,014.26 is: 12,440.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,085.56 : 22,198.99 = 9,014.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,085.56/22,198.99 = 9,014.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,085.56x = 22,198.99 × 9,014.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,085.56x = 200,107,467.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,107,467.60/16,085.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,440.19

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