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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,322.04, 22,519.22 and 9,948.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,322.04, 22,519.22 and 9,948.15 is: 13,725.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,322.04 : 22,519.22 = 9,948.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,322.04/22,519.22 = 9,948.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,322.04x = 22,519.22 × 9,948.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,322.04x = 224,024,528.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,024,528.70/16,322.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,725.28

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