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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,103.79, 22,223.61 and 9,030.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,103.79, 22,223.61 and 9,030.06 is: 12,461.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,103.79 : 22,223.61 = 9,030.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,103.79/22,223.61 = 9,030.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,103.79x = 22,223.61 × 9,030.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,103.79x = 200,680,531.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,680,531.72/16,103.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,461.70

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