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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,095.75, 22,211.22 and 9,382.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,095.75, 22,211.22 and 9,382.47 is: 12,947.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,095.75 : 22,211.22 = 9,382.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,095.75/22,211.22 = 9,382.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,095.75x = 22,211.22 × 9,382.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,095.75x = 208,396,105.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,396,105.31/16,095.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,947.28

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