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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,033.59, 22,130.15 and 9,744.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,033.59, 22,130.15 and 9,744.75 is: 13,450.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,033.59 : 22,130.15 = 9,744.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,033.59/22,130.15 = 9,744.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,033.59x = 22,130.15 × 9,744.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,033.59x = 215,652,730.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,652,730.49/16,033.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,450.06

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