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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,094.88, 22,210.80 and 9,021.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,094.88, 22,210.80 and 9,021.36 is: 12,449.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,094.88 : 22,210.80 = 9,021.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,094.88/22,210.80 = 9,021.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,094.88x = 22,210.80 × 9,021.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,094.88x = 200,371,622.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,371,622.69/16,094.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,449.40

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