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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,219.33, 22,384.82 and 9,507.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,219.33, 22,384.82 and 9,507.60 is: 13,121.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,219.33 : 22,384.82 = 9,507.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,219.33/22,384.82 = 9,507.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,219.33x = 22,384.82 × 9,507.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,219.33x = 212,825,938.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,825,938.40/16,219.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,121.75

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