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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,091.69, 22,205.61 and 9,018.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,091.69, 22,205.61 and 9,018.56 is: 12,445.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,091.69 : 22,205.61 = 9,018.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,091.69/22,205.61 = 9,018.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,091.69x = 22,205.61 × 9,018.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,091.69x = 200,262,681.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,262,681.64/16,091.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,445.10

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