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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,101.56, 22,215.95 and 9,293.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,101.56, 22,215.95 and 9,293.92 is: 12,823.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,101.56 : 22,215.95 = 9,293.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,101.56/22,215.95 = 9,293.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,101.56x = 22,215.95 × 9,293.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,101.56x = 206,473,150.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,473,150.94/16,101.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,823.18

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