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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,104.33, 22,222.49 and 9,029.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,104.33, 22,222.49 and 9,029.25 is: 12,459.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,104.33 : 22,222.49 = 9,029.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,104.33/22,222.49 = 9,029.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,104.33x = 22,222.49 × 9,029.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,104.33x = 200,652,372.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,652,372.69/16,104.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,459.53

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