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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,105.05, 22,225.13 and 9,031.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,105.05, 22,225.13 and 9,031.32 is: 12,463.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,105.05 : 22,225.13 = 9,031.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,105.05/22,225.13 = 9,031.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,105.05x = 22,225.13 × 9,031.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,105.05x = 200,722,215.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,722,215.92/16,105.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,463.31

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