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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,036.47, 22,125.36 and 9,320.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,036.47, 22,125.36 and 9,320.85 is: 12,859.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,036.47 : 22,125.36 = 9,320.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,036.47/22,125.36 = 9,320.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,036.47x = 22,125.36 × 9,320.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,036.47x = 206,227,161.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,227,161.76/16,036.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,859.89

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