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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,191.41, 22,344.53 and 9,021.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,191.41, 22,344.53 and 9,021.81 is: 12,450.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,191.41 : 22,344.53 = 9,021.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,191.41/22,344.53 = 9,021.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,191.41x = 22,344.53 × 9,021.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,191.41x = 201,588,104.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,588,104.20/16,191.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,450.31

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