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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,105.48, 22,226.92 and 9,033.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,105.48, 22,226.92 and 9,033.24 is: 12,466.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,105.48 : 22,226.92 = 9,033.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,105.48/22,226.92 = 9,033.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,105.48x = 22,226.92 × 9,033.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,105.48x = 200,781,102.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,781,102.82/16,105.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,466.63

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