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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,220.80, 24,331.20 and 9,222.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,220.80, 24,331.20 and 9,222.40 is: 13,833.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,220.80 : 24,331.20 = 9,222.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,220.80/24,331.20 = 9,222.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,220.80x = 24,331.20 × 9,222.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,220.80x = 224,392,058.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,392,058.88/16,220.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,833.60

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