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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,036.77, 22,132.80 and 9,325.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,036.77, 22,132.80 and 9,325.92 is: 12,870.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,036.77 : 22,132.80 = 9,325.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,036.77/22,132.80 = 9,325.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,036.77x = 22,132.80 × 9,325.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,036.77x = 206,408,722.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,408,722.18/16,036.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,870.97

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