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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,219.93, 22,383.52 and 9,504.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,219.93, 22,383.52 and 9,504.22 is: 13,115.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,219.93 : 22,383.52 = 9,504.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,219.93/22,383.52 = 9,504.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,219.93x = 22,383.52 × 9,504.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,219.93x = 212,737,818.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,737,818.74/16,219.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,115.83

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