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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,105.80, 22,226.22 and 9,031.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,105.80, 22,226.22 and 9,031.80 is: 12,464.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,105.80 : 22,226.22 = 9,031.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,105.80/22,226.22 = 9,031.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,105.80x = 22,226.22 × 9,031.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,105.80x = 200,742,773.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,742,773.80/16,105.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,464.01

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