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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,106.70, 22,227.17 and 9,033.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,106.70, 22,227.17 and 9,033.12 is: 12,465.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,106.70 : 22,227.17 = 9,033.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,106.70/22,227.17 = 9,033.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,106.70x = 22,227.17 × 9,033.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,106.70x = 200,780,693.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,780,693.87/16,106.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,465.66

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