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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,225.77, 22,391.67 and 9,511.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,225.77, 22,391.67 and 9,511.55 is: 13,126.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,225.77 : 22,391.67 = 9,511.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,225.77/22,391.67 = 9,511.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,225.77x = 22,391.67 × 9,511.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,225.77x = 212,979,488.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,979,488.79/16,225.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,126.00

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