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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,109.16, 22,230.63 and 9,035.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,109.16, 22,230.63 and 9,035.52 is: 12,469.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,109.16 : 22,230.63 = 9,035.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,109.16/22,230.63 = 9,035.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,109.16x = 22,230.63 × 9,035.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,109.16x = 200,865,301.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,865,301.98/16,109.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,469.01

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