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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,104.54, 22,223.79 and 9,031.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,104.54, 22,223.79 and 9,031.26 is: 12,462.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,104.54 : 22,223.79 = 9,031.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,104.54/22,223.79 = 9,031.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,104.54x = 22,223.79 × 9,031.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,104.54x = 200,708,825.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,708,825.68/16,104.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,462.87

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