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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,089.26, 22,203.18 and 9,015.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,089.26, 22,203.18 and 9,015.68 is: 12,441.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,089.26 : 22,203.18 = 9,015.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,089.26/22,203.18 = 9,015.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,089.26x = 22,203.18 × 9,015.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,089.26x = 200,176,720.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,176,720.89/16,089.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,441.64

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