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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,096.13, 22,212.66 and 9,022.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,096.13, 22,212.66 and 9,022.60 is: 12,451.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,096.13 : 22,212.66 = 9,022.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,096.13/22,212.66 = 9,022.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,096.13x = 22,212.66 × 9,022.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,096.13x = 200,415,946.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,415,946.12/16,096.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,451.19

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