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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,014.76, 22,104.30 and 9,731.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,014.76, 22,104.30 and 9,731.32 is: 13,431.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,014.76 : 22,104.30 = 9,731.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,014.76/22,104.30 = 9,731.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,014.76x = 22,104.30 × 9,731.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,014.76x = 215,104,016.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,104,016.68/16,014.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,431.61

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