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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,108.11, 22,230.31 and 9,034.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,108.11, 22,230.31 and 9,034.99 is: 12,468.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,108.11 : 22,230.31 = 9,034.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,108.11/22,230.31 = 9,034.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,108.11x = 22,230.31 × 9,034.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,108.11x = 200,850,583.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,850,583.37/16,108.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,468.91

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