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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,224.02, 22,386.93 and 9,935.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,224.02, 22,386.93 and 9,935.06 is: 13,709.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,224.02 : 22,386.93 = 9,935.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,224.02/22,386.93 = 9,935.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,224.02x = 22,386.93 × 9,935.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,224.02x = 222,415,492.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,415,492.77/16,224.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,709.02

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