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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,108.88, 22,230.06 and 9,034.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,108.88, 22,230.06 and 9,034.88 is: 12,468.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,108.88 : 22,230.06 = 9,034.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,108.88/22,230.06 = 9,034.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,108.88x = 22,230.06 × 9,034.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,108.88x = 200,845,924.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,845,924.49/16,108.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,468.03

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