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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,108.13, 22,229.17 and 9,392.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,108.13, 22,229.17 and 9,392.46 is: 12,961.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,108.13 : 22,229.17 = 9,392.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,108.13/22,229.17 = 9,392.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,108.13x = 22,229.17 × 9,392.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,108.13x = 208,786,483.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,786,483.22/16,108.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,961.56

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