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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,224.01, 22,391.37 and 9,511.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,224.01, 22,391.37 and 9,511.29 is: 13,126.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,224.01 : 22,391.37 = 9,511.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,224.01/22,391.37 = 9,511.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,224.01x = 22,391.37 × 9,511.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,224.01x = 212,970,813.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,970,813.57/16,224.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,126.89

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