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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,051.24, 22,145.70 and 9,761.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,051.24, 22,145.70 and 9,761.32 is: 13,467.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,051.24 : 22,145.70 = 9,761.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,051.24/22,145.70 = 9,761.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,051.24x = 22,145.70 × 9,761.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,051.24x = 216,171,264.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,171,264.32/16,051.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,467.57

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