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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,105.50, 22,225.59 and 9,391.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,105.50, 22,225.59 and 9,391.41 is: 12,960.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,105.50 : 22,225.59 = 9,391.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,105.50/22,225.59 = 9,391.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,105.50x = 22,225.59 × 9,391.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,105.50x = 208,729,628.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,729,628.18/16,105.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,960.15

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