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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,108.26, 22,230.36 and 9,035.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,108.26, 22,230.36 and 9,035.10 is: 12,468.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,108.26 : 22,230.36 = 9,035.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,108.26/22,230.36 = 9,035.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,108.26x = 22,230.36 × 9,035.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,108.26x = 200,853,525.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,853,525.64/16,108.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,468.98

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