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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,104.52, 22,224.32 and 9,030.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,104.52, 22,224.32 and 9,030.94 is: 12,462.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,104.52 : 22,224.32 = 9,030.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,104.52/22,224.32 = 9,030.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,104.52x = 22,224.32 × 9,030.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,104.52x = 200,706,609.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,706,609.42/16,104.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,462.75

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