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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,050.41, 22,140.28 and 9,672.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,050.41, 22,140.28 and 9,672.65 is: 13,342.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,050.41 : 22,140.28 = 9,672.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,050.41/22,140.28 = 9,672.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,050.41x = 22,140.28 × 9,672.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,050.41x = 214,155,179.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,155,179.34/16,050.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,342.66

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