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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,225.62, 22,391.44 and 9,056.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,225.62, 22,391.44 and 9,056.21 is: 12,497.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,225.62 : 22,391.44 = 9,056.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,225.62/22,391.44 = 9,056.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,225.62x = 22,391.44 × 9,056.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,225.62x = 202,781,448.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,781,448.24/16,225.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,497.61

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