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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,035.84, 22,133.25 and 9,747

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,035.84, 22,133.25 and 9,747 is: 13,453.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,035.84 : 22,133.25 = 9,747 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,035.84/22,133.25 = 9,747/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,035.84x = 22,133.25 × 9,747
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,035.84x = 215,732,787.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,732,787.75/16,035.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,453.16

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