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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,186.16, 22,336.92 and 9,016.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,186.16, 22,336.92 and 9,016.01 is: 12,442.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,186.16 : 22,336.92 = 9,016.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,186.16/22,336.92 = 9,016.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,186.16x = 22,336.92 × 9,016.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,186.16x = 201,389,782.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,389,782.40/16,186.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,442.10

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