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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,046.16, 22,150.44 and 9,760.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,046.16, 22,150.44 and 9,760.72 is: 13,473.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,046.16 : 22,150.44 = 9,760.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,046.16/22,150.44 = 9,760.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,046.16x = 22,150.44 × 9,760.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,046.16x = 216,204,242.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,204,242.72/16,046.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,473.89

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