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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,026.20, 22,114.67 and 9,311.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,026.20, 22,114.67 and 9,311.76 is: 12,849.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,026.20 : 22,114.67 = 9,311.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,026.20/22,114.67 = 9,311.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,026.20x = 22,114.67 × 9,311.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,026.20x = 205,926,505.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,926,505.34/16,026.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,849.36

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