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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,104.51, 22,224.96 and 9,389.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,104.51, 22,224.96 and 9,389.07 is: 12,957.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,104.51 : 22,224.96 = 9,389.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,104.51/22,224.96 = 9,389.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,104.51x = 22,224.96 × 9,389.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,104.51x = 208,671,705.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,671,705.19/16,104.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,957.35

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