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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,091.90, 22,206.75 and 9,018.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,091.90, 22,206.75 and 9,018.32 is: 12,445.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,091.90 : 22,206.75 = 9,018.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,091.90/22,206.75 = 9,018.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,091.90x = 22,206.75 × 9,018.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,091.90x = 200,267,466.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,267,466.63/16,091.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,445.24

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