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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,089.49, 22,203.52 and 9,015.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,089.49, 22,203.52 and 9,015.91 is: 12,441.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,089.49 : 22,203.52 = 9,015.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,089.49/22,203.52 = 9,015.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,089.49x = 22,203.52 × 9,015.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,089.49x = 200,184,859.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,184,859.95/16,089.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,441.97

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