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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,106.88, 22,227.45 and 9,033.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,106.88, 22,227.45 and 9,033.46 is: 12,466.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,106.88 : 22,227.45 = 9,033.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,106.88/22,227.45 = 9,033.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,106.88x = 22,227.45 × 9,033.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,106.88x = 200,790,669.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,790,669.34/16,106.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,466.14

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