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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,094.95, 22,212.40 and 9,022.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,094.95, 22,212.40 and 9,022.74 is: 12,452.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,094.95 : 22,212.40 = 9,022.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,094.95/22,212.40 = 9,022.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,094.95x = 22,212.40 × 9,022.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,094.95x = 200,416,771.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,416,771.36/16,094.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,452.15

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