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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,220.81, 22,384.23 and 9,050.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,220.81, 22,384.23 and 9,050.92 is: 12,490.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,220.81 : 22,384.23 = 9,050.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,220.81/22,384.23 = 9,050.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,220.81x = 22,384.23 × 9,050.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,220.81x = 202,597,874.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,597,874.99/16,220.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,490.00

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