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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,014.64, 22,102.20 and 9,725.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,014.64, 22,102.20 and 9,725.36 is: 13,422.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,014.64 : 22,102.20 = 9,725.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,014.64/22,102.20 = 9,725.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,014.64x = 22,102.20 × 9,725.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,014.64x = 214,951,851.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,951,851.79/16,014.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,422.21

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