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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,095.28, 22,212.12 and 9,021.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,095.28, 22,212.12 and 9,021.64 is: 12,450.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,095.28 : 22,212.12 = 9,021.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,095.28/22,212.12 = 9,021.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,095.28x = 22,212.12 × 9,021.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,095.28x = 200,389,750.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,389,750.28/16,095.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,450.22

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