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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,035.88, 22,125.78 and 9,317.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,035.88, 22,125.78 and 9,317.56 is: 12,856.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,035.88 : 22,125.78 = 9,317.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,035.88/22,125.78 = 9,317.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,035.88x = 22,125.78 × 9,317.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,035.88x = 206,158,282.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,158,282.70/16,035.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,856.06

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