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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,023.34, 22,110.62 and 9,309.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,023.34, 22,110.62 and 9,309.25 is: 12,845.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,023.34 : 22,110.62 = 9,309.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,023.34/22,110.62 = 9,309.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,023.34x = 22,110.62 × 9,309.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,023.34x = 205,833,198.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,833,198.32/16,023.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,845.84

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