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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,108.70, 22,229.94 and 9,035.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,108.70, 22,229.94 and 9,035.26 is: 12,468.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,108.70 : 22,229.94 = 9,035.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,108.70/22,229.94 = 9,035.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,108.70x = 22,229.94 × 9,035.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,108.70x = 200,853,287.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,853,287.68/16,108.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,468.62

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