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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,104.88, 22,224.54 and 9,030.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,104.88, 22,224.54 and 9,030.88 is: 12,462.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,104.88 : 22,224.54 = 9,030.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,104.88/22,224.54 = 9,030.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,104.88x = 22,224.54 × 9,030.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,104.88x = 200,707,153.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,707,153.80/16,104.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,462.51

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