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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,050.66, 22,140.63 and 9,672.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,050.66, 22,140.63 and 9,672.90 is: 13,343.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,050.66 : 22,140.63 = 9,672.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,050.66/22,140.63 = 9,672.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,050.66x = 22,140.63 × 9,672.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,050.66x = 214,164,099.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,164,099.93/16,050.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,343.01

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