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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,109.36, 22,231.08 and 9,035.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,109.36, 22,231.08 and 9,035.63 is: 12,469.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,109.36 : 22,231.08 = 9,035.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,109.36/22,231.08 = 9,035.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,109.36x = 22,231.08 × 9,035.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,109.36x = 200,871,702.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,871,702.23/16,109.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,469.26

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