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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,105.79, 22,225.23 and 9,032.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,105.79, 22,225.23 and 9,032.87 is: 12,464.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,105.79 : 22,225.23 = 9,032.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,105.79/22,225.23 = 9,032.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,105.79x = 22,225.23 × 9,032.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,105.79x = 200,757,502.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,757,502.18/16,105.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,464.93

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