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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,220.48, 22,385.04 and 9,506

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,220.48, 22,385.04 and 9,506 is: 13,118.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,220.48 : 22,385.04 = 9,506 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,220.48/22,385.04 = 9,506/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,220.48x = 22,385.04 × 9,506
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,220.48x = 212,792,190.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,792,190.24/16,220.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,118.74

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