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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,039.89, 22,137.91 and 9,667.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,039.89, 22,137.91 and 9,667.62 is: 13,343.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,039.89 : 22,137.91 = 9,667.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,039.89/22,137.91 = 9,667.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,039.89x = 22,137.91 × 9,667.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,039.89x = 214,020,877.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,020,877.31/16,039.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,343.04

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