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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,109.10, 22,231.02 and 9,035.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,109.10, 22,231.02 and 9,035.76 is: 12,469.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,109.10 : 22,231.02 = 9,035.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,109.10/22,231.02 = 9,035.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,109.10x = 22,231.02 × 9,035.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,109.10x = 200,874,161.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,874,161.28/16,109.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,469.61

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