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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,090.40, 22,203.60 and 9,016.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,090.40, 22,203.60 and 9,016.76 is: 12,442.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,090.40 : 22,203.60 = 9,016.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,090.40/22,203.60 = 9,016.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,090.40x = 22,203.60 × 9,016.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,090.40x = 200,204,532.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,204,532.34/16,090.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,442.48

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