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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,086.04, 22,198.66 and 9,012.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,086.04, 22,198.66 and 9,012.28 is: 12,436.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,086.04 : 22,198.66 = 9,012.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,086.04/22,198.66 = 9,012.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,086.04x = 22,198.66 × 9,012.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,086.04x = 200,060,539.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,060,539.54/16,086.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,436.90

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