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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,096.20, 22,211.82 and 9,382.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,096.20, 22,211.82 and 9,382.92 is: 12,947.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,096.20 : 22,211.82 = 9,382.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,096.20/22,211.82 = 9,382.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,096.20x = 22,211.82 × 9,382.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,096.20x = 208,411,730.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,411,730.11/16,096.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,947.88

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