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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,095.24, 22,211.84 and 9,021.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,095.24, 22,211.84 and 9,021.52 is: 12,449.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,095.24 : 22,211.84 = 9,021.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,095.24/22,211.84 = 9,021.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,095.24x = 22,211.84 × 9,021.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,095.24x = 200,384,558.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,384,558.80/16,095.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,449.93

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