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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,107.56, 22,228.36 and 9,033.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,107.56, 22,228.36 and 9,033.98 is: 12,466.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,107.56 : 22,228.36 = 9,033.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,107.56/22,228.36 = 9,033.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,107.56x = 22,228.36 × 9,033.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,107.56x = 200,810,403.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,810,403.36/16,107.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,466.85

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