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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,025.58, 22,116.42 and 9,313.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,025.58, 22,116.42 and 9,313.20 is: 12,852.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,025.58 : 22,116.42 = 9,313.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,025.58/22,116.42 = 9,313.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,025.58x = 22,116.42 × 9,313.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,025.58x = 205,974,642.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,974,642.74/16,025.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,852.87

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