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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,109.37, 22,233.60 and 9,038.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,109.37, 22,233.60 and 9,038.07 is: 12,474.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,109.37 : 22,233.60 = 9,038.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,109.37/22,233.60 = 9,038.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,109.37x = 22,233.60 × 9,038.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,109.37x = 200,948,833.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,948,833.15/16,109.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,474.03

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