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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,224.81, 22,389.75 and 9,054.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,224.81, 22,389.75 and 9,054.93 is: 12,495.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,224.81 : 22,389.75 = 9,054.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,224.81/22,389.75 = 9,054.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,224.81x = 22,389.75 × 9,054.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,224.81x = 202,737,618.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,737,618.97/16,224.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,495.53

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