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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,099.20, 22,216.96 and 9,025.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,099.20, 22,216.96 and 9,025.68 is: 12,455.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,099.20 : 22,216.96 = 9,025.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,099.20/22,216.96 = 9,025.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,099.20x = 22,216.96 × 9,025.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,099.20x = 200,523,171.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,523,171.53/16,099.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,455.47

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