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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,099.29, 22,217.40 and 9,025.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,099.29, 22,217.40 and 9,025.56 is: 12,455.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,099.29 : 22,217.40 = 9,025.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,099.29/22,217.40 = 9,025.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,099.29x = 22,217.40 × 9,025.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,099.29x = 200,524,476.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,524,476.74/16,099.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,455.49

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