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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,224.85, 22,390.47 and 9,514.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,224.85, 22,390.47 and 9,514.45 is: 13,130.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,224.85 : 22,390.47 = 9,514.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,224.85/22,390.47 = 9,514.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,224.85x = 22,390.47 × 9,514.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,224.85x = 213,033,007.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,033,007.29/16,224.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,130.04

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