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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,024.11, 22,117.50 and 9,311.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,024.11, 22,117.50 and 9,311.91 is: 12,852.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,024.11 : 22,117.50 = 9,311.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,024.11/22,117.50 = 9,311.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,024.11x = 22,117.50 × 9,311.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,024.11x = 205,956,169.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,956,169.43/16,024.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,852.89

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