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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,108.18, 22,224.72 and 9,394.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,108.18, 22,224.72 and 9,394.10 is: 12,961.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,108.18 : 22,224.72 = 9,394.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,108.18/22,224.72 = 9,394.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,108.18x = 22,224.72 × 9,394.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,108.18x = 208,781,242.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,781,242.15/16,108.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,961.19

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