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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,224.48, 22,381.98 and 9,505.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,224.48, 22,381.98 and 9,505.93 is: 13,113.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,224.48 : 22,381.98 = 9,505.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,224.48/22,381.98 = 9,505.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,224.48x = 22,381.98 × 9,505.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,224.48x = 212,761,535.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,761,535.14/16,224.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,113.61

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