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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,047.05, 22,153.67 and 9,675.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,047.05, 22,153.67 and 9,675.29 is: 13,357.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,047.05 : 22,153.67 = 9,675.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,047.05/22,153.67 = 9,675.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,047.05x = 22,153.67 × 9,675.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,047.05x = 214,343,095.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,343,095.23/16,047.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,357.16

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