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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,106.29, 22,226.63 and 9,032.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,106.29, 22,226.63 and 9,032.86 is: 12,465.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,106.29 : 22,226.63 = 9,032.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,106.29/22,226.63 = 9,032.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,106.29x = 22,226.63 × 9,032.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,106.29x = 200,770,037.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,770,037.06/16,106.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,465.32

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