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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,107.63, 22,228.34 and 9,033.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,107.63, 22,228.34 and 9,033.63 is: 12,466.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,107.63 : 22,228.34 = 9,033.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,107.63/22,228.34 = 9,033.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,107.63x = 22,228.34 × 9,033.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,107.63x = 200,802,553.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,802,553.91/16,107.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,466.30

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