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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,091.40, 22,204.98 and 9,017.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,091.40, 22,204.98 and 9,017.76 is: 12,443.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,091.40 : 22,204.98 = 9,017.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,091.40/22,204.98 = 9,017.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,091.40x = 22,204.98 × 9,017.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,091.40x = 200,239,180.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,239,180.44/16,091.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,443.86

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