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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,043.54, 22,135.14 and 9,327.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,043.54, 22,135.14 and 9,327.96 is: 12,869.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,043.54 : 22,135.14 = 9,327.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,043.54/22,135.14 = 9,327.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,043.54x = 22,135.14 × 9,327.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,043.54x = 206,475,700.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,475,700.51/16,043.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,869.71

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