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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,086.72, 22,199.36 and 9,014.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,086.72, 22,199.36 and 9,014.08 is: 12,439.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,086.72 : 22,199.36 = 9,014.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,086.72/22,199.36 = 9,014.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,086.72x = 22,199.36 × 9,014.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,086.72x = 200,106,806.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,106,806.99/16,086.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,439.25

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