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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,092.48, 22,206.48 and 9,017.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,092.48, 22,206.48 and 9,017.76 is: 12,443.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,092.48 : 22,206.48 = 9,017.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,092.48/22,206.48 = 9,017.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,092.48x = 22,206.48 × 9,017.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,092.48x = 200,252,707.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,252,707.08/16,092.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,443.87

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