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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,107.44, 22,228.31 and 9,033.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,107.44, 22,228.31 and 9,033.89 is: 12,466.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,107.44 : 22,228.31 = 9,033.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,107.44/22,228.31 = 9,033.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,107.44x = 22,228.31 × 9,033.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,107.44x = 200,808,018.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,808,018.87/16,107.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,466.79

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