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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,044.53, 22,142.13 and 9,913.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,044.53, 22,142.13 and 9,913.58 is: 13,681.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,044.53 : 22,142.13 = 9,913.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,044.53/22,142.13 = 9,913.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,044.53x = 22,142.13 × 9,913.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,044.53x = 219,507,762.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,507,762.17/16,044.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,681.16

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