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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,088.67, 22,202.30 and 9,015.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,088.67, 22,202.30 and 9,015.08 is: 12,440.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,088.67 : 22,202.30 = 9,015.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,088.67/22,202.30 = 9,015.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,088.67x = 22,202.30 × 9,015.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,088.67x = 200,155,510.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,155,510.68/16,088.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,440.77

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