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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,108.56, 22,229.73 and 9,034.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,108.56, 22,229.73 and 9,034.98 is: 12,468.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,108.56 : 22,229.73 = 9,034.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,108.56/22,229.73 = 9,034.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,108.56x = 22,229.73 × 9,034.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,108.56x = 200,845,165.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,845,165.96/16,108.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,468.23

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