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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,104.40, 22,226.88 and 9,393.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,104.40, 22,226.88 and 9,393.96 is: 12,965.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,104.40 : 22,226.88 = 9,393.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,104.40/22,226.88 = 9,393.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,104.40x = 22,226.88 × 9,393.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,104.40x = 208,798,421.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,798,421.64/16,104.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,965.30

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