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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,107.88, 22,228.82 and 9,034.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,107.88, 22,228.82 and 9,034.28 is: 12,467.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,107.88 : 22,228.82 = 9,034.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,107.88/22,228.82 = 9,034.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,107.88x = 22,228.82 × 9,034.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,107.88x = 200,821,383.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,821,383.95/16,107.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,467.28

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