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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,107.26, 22,229.03 and 9,034.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,107.26, 22,229.03 and 9,034.13 is: 12,467.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,107.26 : 22,229.03 = 9,034.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,107.26/22,229.03 = 9,034.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,107.26x = 22,229.03 × 9,034.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,107.26x = 200,820,024.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,820,024.95/16,107.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,467.68

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