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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,103.16, 22,222.36 and 9,029.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,103.16, 22,222.36 and 9,029.58 is: 12,460.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,103.16 : 22,222.36 = 9,029.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,103.16/22,222.36 = 9,029.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,103.16x = 22,222.36 × 9,029.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,103.16x = 200,658,577.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,658,577.41/16,103.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,460.82

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