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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,108.84, 22,230.21 and 9,037.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,108.84, 22,230.21 and 9,037.54 is: 12,471.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,108.84 : 22,230.21 = 9,037.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,108.84/22,230.21 = 9,037.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,108.84x = 22,230.21 × 9,037.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,108.84x = 200,906,412.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,906,412.08/16,108.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,471.81

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