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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,009.96, 22,091.61 and 9,295.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,009.96, 22,091.61 and 9,295.51 is: 12,826.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,009.96 : 22,091.61 = 9,295.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,009.96/22,091.61 = 9,295.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,009.96x = 22,091.61 × 9,295.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,009.96x = 205,352,781.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,352,781.67/16,009.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,826.56

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