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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,108.50, 22,229.73 and 9,034.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,108.50, 22,229.73 and 9,034.77 is: 12,467.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,108.50 : 22,229.73 = 9,034.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,108.50/22,229.73 = 9,034.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,108.50x = 22,229.73 × 9,034.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,108.50x = 200,840,497.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,840,497.71/16,108.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,467.98

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