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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,226.31, 22,388.07 and 9,508.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,226.31, 22,388.07 and 9,508.33 is: 13,119.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,226.31 : 22,388.07 = 9,508.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,226.31/22,388.07 = 9,508.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,226.31x = 22,388.07 × 9,508.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,226.31x = 212,873,157.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,873,157.62/16,226.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,119.01

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