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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,108.44, 22,229.60 and 9,035.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,108.44, 22,229.60 and 9,035.02 is: 12,468.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,108.44 : 22,229.60 = 9,035.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,108.44/22,229.60 = 9,035.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,108.44x = 22,229.60 × 9,035.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,108.44x = 200,844,880.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,844,880.59/16,108.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,468.30

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