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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,104.52, 22,222.90 and 9,029.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,104.52, 22,222.90 and 9,029.96 is: 12,460.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,104.52 : 22,222.90 = 9,029.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,104.52/22,222.90 = 9,029.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,104.52x = 22,222.90 × 9,029.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,104.52x = 200,671,898.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,671,898.08/16,104.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,460.59

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