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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,008.70, 22,095.94 and 9,726.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,008.70, 22,095.94 and 9,726.34 is: 13,424.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,008.70 : 22,095.94 = 9,726.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,008.70/22,095.94 = 9,726.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,008.70x = 22,095.94 × 9,726.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,008.70x = 214,912,625.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,912,625.06/16,008.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,424.74

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