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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,022.42, 22,111.79 and 9,651.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,022.42, 22,111.79 and 9,651.01 is: 13,318.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,022.42 : 22,111.79 = 9,651.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,022.42/22,111.79 = 9,651.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,022.42x = 22,111.79 × 9,651.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,022.42x = 213,401,150.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,401,150.80/16,022.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,318.91

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