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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,092.68, 22,206.83 and 9,017.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,092.68, 22,206.83 and 9,017.73 is: 12,443.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,092.68 : 22,206.83 = 9,017.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,092.68/22,206.83 = 9,017.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,092.68x = 22,206.83 × 9,017.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,092.68x = 200,255,152.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,255,152.01/16,092.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,443.87

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