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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,225.49, 22,383.36 and 9,506.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,225.49, 22,383.36 and 9,506.94 is: 13,115.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,225.49 : 22,383.36 = 9,506.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,225.49/22,383.36 = 9,506.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,225.49x = 22,383.36 × 9,506.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,225.49x = 212,797,260.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,797,260.52/16,225.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,115.00

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