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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,085.88, 22,198.44 and 9,012.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,085.88, 22,198.44 and 9,012.36 is: 12,437.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,085.88 : 22,198.44 = 9,012.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,085.88/22,198.44 = 9,012.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,085.88x = 22,198.44 × 9,012.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,085.88x = 200,060,332.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,060,332.72/16,085.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,437.02

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