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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,038.68, 22,133.05 and 9,753.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,038.68, 22,133.05 and 9,753.08 is: 13,459.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,038.68 : 22,133.05 = 9,753.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,038.68/22,133.05 = 9,753.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,038.68x = 22,133.05 × 9,753.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,038.68x = 215,865,272.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,865,272.25/16,038.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,459.05

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