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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,086.02, 22,198.32 and 9,013.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,086.02, 22,198.32 and 9,013.91 is: 12,438.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,086.02 : 22,198.32 = 9,013.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,086.02/22,198.32 = 9,013.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,086.02x = 22,198.32 × 9,013.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,086.02x = 200,093,547.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,093,547.64/16,086.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,438.98

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