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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,022.31, 22,105.95 and 9,306.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,022.31, 22,105.95 and 9,306.63 is: 12,840.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,022.31 : 22,105.95 = 9,306.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,022.31/22,105.95 = 9,306.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,022.31x = 22,105.95 × 9,306.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,022.31x = 205,731,897.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,731,897.45/16,022.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,840.34

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