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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,089.58, 22,204.50 and 9,018.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,089.58, 22,204.50 and 9,018.28 is: 12,445.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,089.58 : 22,204.50 = 9,018.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,089.58/22,204.50 = 9,018.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,089.58x = 22,204.50 × 9,018.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,089.58x = 200,246,398.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,246,398.26/16,089.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,445.72

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