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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,095.60, 22,212.42 and 9,022.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,095.60, 22,212.42 and 9,022.20 is: 12,450.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,095.60 : 22,212.42 = 9,022.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,095.60/22,212.42 = 9,022.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,095.60x = 22,212.42 × 9,022.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,095.60x = 200,404,895.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,404,895.72/16,095.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,450.91

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