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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,192.55, 22,345.38 and 9,022.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,192.55, 22,345.38 and 9,022.44 is: 12,450.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,192.55 : 22,345.38 = 9,022.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,192.55/22,345.38 = 9,022.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,192.55x = 22,345.38 × 9,022.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,192.55x = 201,609,738.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,609,738.60/16,192.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,450.77

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