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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,088.28, 22,202.26 and 9,014.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,088.28, 22,202.26 and 9,014.54 is: 12,440.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,088.28 : 22,202.26 = 9,014.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,088.28/22,202.26 = 9,014.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,088.28x = 22,202.26 × 9,014.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,088.28x = 200,143,160.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,143,160.86/16,088.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,440.31

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