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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,216.67, 22,377.26 and 9,500.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,216.67, 22,377.26 and 9,500.96 is: 13,110.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,216.67 : 22,377.26 = 9,500.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,216.67/22,377.26 = 9,500.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,216.67x = 22,377.26 × 9,500.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,216.67x = 212,605,531.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,605,531.87/16,216.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,110.31

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