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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,103.29, 22,222.92 and 9,029.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,103.29, 22,222.92 and 9,029.56 is: 12,461.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,103.29 : 22,222.92 = 9,029.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,103.29/22,222.92 = 9,029.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,103.29x = 22,222.92 × 9,029.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,103.29x = 200,663,189.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,663,189.52/16,103.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,461.01

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