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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,022.61, 22,110.52 and 9,216.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,022.61, 22,110.52 and 9,216.11 is: 12,717.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,022.61 : 22,110.52 = 9,216.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,022.61/22,110.52 = 9,216.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,022.61x = 22,110.52 × 9,216.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,022.61x = 203,773,016.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,773,016.71/16,022.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,717.84

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