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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,092.88, 22,206.36 and 9,019.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,092.88, 22,206.36 and 9,019.96 is: 12,446.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,092.88 : 22,206.36 = 9,019.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,092.88/22,206.36 = 9,019.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,092.88x = 22,206.36 × 9,019.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,092.88x = 200,300,478.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,300,478.95/16,092.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,446.53

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