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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,022.26, 22,109.22 and 9,307.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,022.26, 22,109.22 and 9,307.75 is: 12,843.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,022.26 : 22,109.22 = 9,307.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,022.26/22,109.22 = 9,307.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,022.26x = 22,109.22 × 9,307.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,022.26x = 205,787,092.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,787,092.46/16,022.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,843.82

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