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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,099.59, 22,216.46 and 9,025.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,099.59, 22,216.46 and 9,025.86 is: 12,455.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,099.59 : 22,216.46 = 9,025.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,099.59/22,216.46 = 9,025.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,099.59x = 22,216.46 × 9,025.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,099.59x = 200,522,612.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,522,612.53/16,099.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,455.14

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