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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,049.92, 22,151.28 and 9,339.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,049.92, 22,151.28 and 9,339.52 is: 12,889.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,049.92 : 22,151.28 = 9,339.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,049.92/22,151.28 = 9,339.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,049.92x = 22,151.28 × 9,339.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,049.92x = 206,882,322.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,882,322.59/16,049.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,889.93

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