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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,095.96, 22,215.06 and 9,024.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,095.96, 22,215.06 and 9,024.12 is: 12,454.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,095.96 : 22,215.06 = 9,024.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,095.96/22,215.06 = 9,024.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,095.96x = 22,215.06 × 9,024.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,095.96x = 200,471,367.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,471,367.25/16,095.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,454.76

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