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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,094, 22,210.53 and 9,285.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,094, 22,210.53 and 9,285.50 is: 12,814.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,094 : 22,210.53 = 9,285.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,094/22,210.53 = 9,285.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,094x = 22,210.53 × 9,285.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,094x = 206,235,876.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,235,876.32/16,094
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,814.46

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