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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,088.58, 22,203.12 and 9,017.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,088.58, 22,203.12 and 9,017.28 is: 12,444.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,088.58 : 22,203.12 = 9,017.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,088.58/22,203.12 = 9,017.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,088.58x = 22,203.12 × 9,017.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,088.58x = 200,211,749.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,211,749.91/16,088.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,444.34

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