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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,024.68, 22,113.36 and 9,218.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,024.68, 22,113.36 and 9,218.18 is: 12,720.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,024.68 : 22,113.36 = 9,218.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,024.68/22,113.36 = 9,218.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,024.68x = 22,113.36 × 9,218.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,024.68x = 203,844,822.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,844,822.32/16,024.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,720.68

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