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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,219.81, 22,382.85 and 9,049.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,219.81, 22,382.85 and 9,049.92 is: 12,488.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,219.81 : 22,382.85 = 9,049.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,219.81/22,382.85 = 9,049.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,219.81x = 22,382.85 × 9,049.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,219.81x = 202,563,001.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,563,001.87/16,219.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,488.62

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