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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,106.48, 22,225.44 and 9,031.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,106.48, 22,225.44 and 9,031.40 is: 12,462.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,106.48 : 22,225.44 = 9,031.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,106.48/22,225.44 = 9,031.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,106.48x = 22,225.44 × 9,031.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,106.48x = 200,726,838.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,726,838.82/16,106.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,462.49

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