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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,108.66, 22,229.94 and 9,035.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,108.66, 22,229.94 and 9,035.02 is: 12,468.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,108.66 : 22,229.94 = 9,035.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,108.66/22,229.94 = 9,035.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,108.66x = 22,229.94 × 9,035.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,108.66x = 200,847,952.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,847,952.50/16,108.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,468.32

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