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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,225.88, 22,391.84 and 9,511.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,225.88, 22,391.84 and 9,511.68 is: 13,126.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,225.88 : 22,391.84 = 9,511.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,225.88/22,391.84 = 9,511.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,225.88x = 22,391.84 × 9,511.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,225.88x = 212,984,016.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,984,016.69/16,225.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,126.19

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