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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,102.77, 22,222.26 and 9,029.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,102.77, 22,222.26 and 9,029.04 is: 12,460.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,102.77 : 22,222.26 = 9,029.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,102.77/22,222.26 = 9,029.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,102.77x = 22,222.26 × 9,029.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,102.77x = 200,645,674.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,645,674.43/16,102.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,460.32

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