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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,089.66, 22,202.10 and 9,016.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,089.66, 22,202.10 and 9,016.74 is: 12,442.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,089.66 : 22,202.10 = 9,016.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,089.66/22,202.10 = 9,016.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,089.66x = 22,202.10 × 9,016.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,089.66x = 200,190,563.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,190,563.15/16,089.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,442.19

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