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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,225.86, 22,399.20 and 9,510.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,225.86, 22,399.20 and 9,510.60 is: 13,129.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,225.86 : 22,399.20 = 9,510.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,225.86/22,399.20 = 9,510.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,225.86x = 22,399.20 × 9,510.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,225.86x = 213,029,831.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,029,831.52/16,225.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,129.03

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