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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,024.84, 22,115.48 and 9,220.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,024.84, 22,115.48 and 9,220.95 is: 12,725.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,024.84 : 22,115.48 = 9,220.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,024.84/22,115.48 = 9,220.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,024.84x = 22,115.48 × 9,220.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,024.84x = 203,925,735.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,925,735.31/16,024.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,725.60

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