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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,022.76, 22,109.91 and 9,308.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,022.76, 22,109.91 and 9,308.25 is: 12,844.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,022.76 : 22,109.91 = 9,308.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,022.76/22,109.91 = 9,308.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,022.76x = 22,109.91 × 9,308.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,022.76x = 205,804,569.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,804,569.76/16,022.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,844.51

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