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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,106.94, 22,229.64 and 9,033.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,106.94, 22,229.64 and 9,033.78 is: 12,467.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,106.94 : 22,229.64 = 9,033.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,106.94/22,229.64 = 9,033.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,106.94x = 22,229.64 × 9,033.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,106.94x = 200,817,677.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,817,677.24/16,106.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,467.77

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