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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,088.66, 22,202.33 and 9,015.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,088.66, 22,202.33 and 9,015.13 is: 12,440.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,088.66 : 22,202.33 = 9,015.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,088.66/22,202.33 = 9,015.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,088.66x = 22,202.33 × 9,015.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,088.66x = 200,156,891.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,156,891.25/16,088.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,440.87

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