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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,036.13, 22,123.59 and 9,320.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,036.13, 22,123.59 and 9,320.56 is: 12,858.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,036.13 : 22,123.59 = 9,320.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,036.13/22,123.59 = 9,320.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,036.13x = 22,123.59 × 9,320.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,036.13x = 206,204,248.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,204,248.01/16,036.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,858.73

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