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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,104.88, 22,227.51 and 9,029.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,104.88, 22,227.51 and 9,029.98 is: 12,462.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,104.88 : 22,227.51 = 9,029.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,104.88/22,227.51 = 9,029.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,104.88x = 22,227.51 × 9,029.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,104.88x = 200,713,970.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,713,970.75/16,104.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,462.93

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