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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,225.89, 22,392.02 and 9,516.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,225.89, 22,392.02 and 9,516.36 is: 13,132.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,225.89 : 22,392.02 = 9,516.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,225.89/22,392.02 = 9,516.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,225.89x = 22,392.02 × 9,516.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,225.89x = 213,090,467.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,090,467.47/16,225.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,132.74

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