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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,090.36, 22,204.40 and 9,016.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,090.36, 22,204.40 and 9,016.76 is: 12,442.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,090.36 : 22,204.40 = 9,016.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,090.36/22,204.40 = 9,016.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,090.36x = 22,204.40 × 9,016.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,090.36x = 200,211,745.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,211,745.74/16,090.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,442.96

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