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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,224.76, 22,392.41 and 9,512.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,224.76, 22,392.41 and 9,512.04 is: 13,127.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,224.76 : 22,392.41 = 9,512.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,224.76/22,392.41 = 9,512.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,224.76x = 22,392.41 × 9,512.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,224.76x = 212,997,452.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,997,452.06/16,224.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,127.93

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