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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,098.07, 22,216.26 and 9,023.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,098.07, 22,216.26 and 9,023.94 is: 12,453.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,098.07 : 22,216.26 = 9,023.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,098.07/22,216.26 = 9,023.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,098.07x = 22,216.26 × 9,023.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,098.07x = 200,478,197.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,478,197.26/16,098.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,453.55

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