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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,109.27, 22,229.30 and 9,034.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,109.27, 22,229.30 and 9,034.33 is: 12,466.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,109.27 : 22,229.30 = 9,034.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,109.27/22,229.30 = 9,034.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,109.27x = 22,229.30 × 9,034.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,109.27x = 200,826,798.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,826,798.88/16,109.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,466.53

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