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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,224.90, 22,391.22 and 9,512.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,224.90, 22,391.22 and 9,512.69 is: 13,128.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,224.90 : 22,391.22 = 9,512.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,224.90/22,391.22 = 9,512.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,224.90x = 22,391.22 × 9,512.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,224.90x = 213,000,622.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,000,622.63/16,224.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,128.01

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