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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,022.88, 22,114.08 and 9,308.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,022.88, 22,114.08 and 9,308.52 is: 12,847.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,022.88 : 22,114.08 = 9,308.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,022.88/22,114.08 = 9,308.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,022.88x = 22,114.08 × 9,308.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,022.88x = 205,849,355.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,849,355.96/16,022.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,847.21

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