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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,105.84, 22,226.88 and 9,031.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,105.84, 22,226.88 and 9,031.84 is: 12,464.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,105.84 : 22,226.88 = 9,031.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,105.84/22,226.88 = 9,031.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,105.84x = 22,226.88 × 9,031.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,105.84x = 200,749,623.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,749,623.86/16,105.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,464.40

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