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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,107.32, 22,228.44 and 9,034.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,107.32, 22,228.44 and 9,034.22 is: 12,467.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,107.32 : 22,228.44 = 9,034.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,107.32/22,228.44 = 9,034.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,107.32x = 22,228.44 × 9,034.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,107.32x = 200,816,617.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,816,617.22/16,107.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,467.41

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