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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,025.60, 22,111.55 and 9,307.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,025.60, 22,111.55 and 9,307.24 is: 12,841.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,025.60 : 22,111.55 = 9,307.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,025.60/22,111.55 = 9,307.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,025.60x = 22,111.55 × 9,307.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,025.60x = 205,797,456.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,797,456.09/16,025.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,841.79

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