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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,090.89, 22,205.39 and 9,017.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,090.89, 22,205.39 and 9,017.25 is: 12,443.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,090.89 : 22,205.39 = 9,017.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,090.89/22,205.39 = 9,017.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,090.89x = 22,205.39 × 9,017.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,090.89x = 200,231,507.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,231,507.89/16,090.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,443.78

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