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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,040.68, 22,140.26 and 9,757.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,040.68, 22,140.26 and 9,757.48 is: 13,467.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,040.68 : 22,140.26 = 9,757.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,040.68/22,140.26 = 9,757.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,040.68x = 22,140.26 × 9,757.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,040.68x = 216,033,144.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,033,144.14/16,040.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,467.83

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