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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,104.07, 22,224.95 and 9,029.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,104.07, 22,224.95 and 9,029.53 is: 12,461.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,104.07 : 22,224.95 = 9,029.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,104.07/22,224.95 = 9,029.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,104.07x = 22,224.95 × 9,029.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,104.07x = 200,680,852.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,680,852.77/16,104.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,461.50

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