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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,090.60, 22,205.52 and 9,017.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,090.60, 22,205.52 and 9,017.20 is: 12,444.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,090.60 : 22,205.52 = 9,017.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,090.60/22,205.52 = 9,017.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,090.60x = 22,205.52 × 9,017.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,090.60x = 200,231,614.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,231,614.94/16,090.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,444.01

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