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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,105.59, 22,228.49 and 9,395.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,105.59, 22,228.49 and 9,395.15 is: 12,966.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,105.59 : 22,228.49 = 9,395.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,105.59/22,228.49 = 9,395.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,105.59x = 22,228.49 × 9,395.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,105.59x = 208,839,910.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,839,910.17/16,105.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,966.92

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