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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,024.26, 22,111.57 and 9,650.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,024.26, 22,111.57 and 9,650.75 is: 13,316.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,024.26 : 22,111.57 = 9,650.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,024.26/22,111.57 = 9,650.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,024.26x = 22,111.57 × 9,650.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,024.26x = 213,393,234.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,393,234.18/16,024.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,316.89

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