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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,224.50, 22,387.77 and 9,508.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,224.50, 22,387.77 and 9,508.59 is: 13,120.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,224.50 : 22,387.77 = 9,508.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,224.50/22,387.77 = 9,508.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,224.50x = 22,387.77 × 9,508.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,224.50x = 212,876,125.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,876,125.94/16,224.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,120.66

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