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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,013.46, 22,095.60 and 9,296.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,013.46, 22,095.60 and 9,296.64 is: 12,827.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,013.46 : 22,095.60 = 9,296.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,013.46/22,095.60 = 9,296.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,013.46x = 22,095.60 × 9,296.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,013.46x = 205,414,838.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,414,838.78/16,013.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,827.64

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