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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,106.05, 22,226.51 and 9,032.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,106.05, 22,226.51 and 9,032.32 is: 12,464.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,106.05 : 22,226.51 = 9,032.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,106.05/22,226.51 = 9,032.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,106.05x = 22,226.51 × 9,032.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,106.05x = 200,756,950.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,756,950.80/16,106.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,464.69

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