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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,108.29, 22,228.68 and 9,035.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,108.29, 22,228.68 and 9,035.37 is: 12,468.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,108.29 : 22,228.68 = 9,035.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,108.29/22,228.68 = 9,035.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,108.29x = 22,228.68 × 9,035.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,108.29x = 200,844,348.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,844,348.41/16,108.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,468.38

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