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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,087.76, 22,201.10 and 9,014.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,087.76, 22,201.10 and 9,014.22 is: 12,439.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,087.76 : 22,201.10 = 9,014.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,087.76/22,201.10 = 9,014.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,087.76x = 22,201.10 × 9,014.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,087.76x = 200,125,599.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,125,599.64/16,087.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,439.62

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