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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,220.12, 24,304.46 and 9,191.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,220.12, 24,304.46 and 9,191.34 is: 13,772.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,220.12 : 24,304.46 = 9,191.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,220.12/24,304.46 = 9,191.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,220.12x = 24,304.46 × 9,191.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,220.12x = 223,390,509.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,390,509.42/16,220.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,772.44

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