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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,091.89, 22,206.76 and 9,018.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,091.89, 22,206.76 and 9,018.30 is: 12,445.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,091.89 : 22,206.76 = 9,018.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,091.89/22,206.76 = 9,018.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,091.89x = 22,206.76 × 9,018.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,091.89x = 200,267,284.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,267,284.44/16,091.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,445.23

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