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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,226.99, 22,385.43 and 9,508.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,226.99, 22,385.43 and 9,508.44 is: 13,117.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,226.99 : 22,385.43 = 9,508.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,226.99/22,385.43 = 9,508.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,226.99x = 22,385.43 × 9,508.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,226.99x = 212,850,518.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,850,518.03/16,226.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,117.07

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