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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,221.58, 22,385.84 and 9,051.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,221.58, 22,385.84 and 9,051.46 is: 12,491.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,221.58 : 22,385.84 = 9,051.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,221.58/22,385.84 = 9,051.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,221.58x = 22,385.84 × 9,051.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,221.58x = 202,624,434.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,624,434.10/16,221.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,491.04

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