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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,044.82, 22,140.70 and 9,329.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,044.82, 22,140.70 and 9,329.96 is: 12,874.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,044.82 : 22,140.70 = 9,329.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,044.82/22,140.70 = 9,329.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,044.82x = 22,140.70 × 9,329.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,044.82x = 206,571,877.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,571,877.40/16,044.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,874.68

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