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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,051.96, 22,150.84 and 9,336.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,051.96, 22,150.84 and 9,336.52 is: 12,883.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,051.96 : 22,150.84 = 9,336.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,051.96/22,150.84 = 9,336.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,051.96x = 22,150.84 × 9,336.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,051.96x = 206,811,760.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,811,760.68/16,051.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,883.89

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