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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,041.33, 22,133.88 and 9,671.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,041.33, 22,133.88 and 9,671.49 is: 13,344.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,041.33 : 22,133.88 = 9,671.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,041.33/22,133.88 = 9,671.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,041.33x = 22,133.88 × 9,671.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,041.33x = 214,067,599.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,067,599.08/16,041.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,344.75

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