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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,224.27, 22,390.53 and 9,507.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,224.27, 22,390.53 and 9,507.45 is: 13,120.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,224.27 : 22,390.53 = 9,507.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,224.27/22,390.53 = 9,507.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,224.27x = 22,390.53 × 9,507.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,224.27x = 212,876,732.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,876,732.50/16,224.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,120.89

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