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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,052.43, 22,161.06 and 9,680.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,052.43, 22,161.06 and 9,680.16 is: 13,363.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,052.43 : 22,161.06 = 9,680.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,052.43/22,161.06 = 9,680.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,052.43x = 22,161.06 × 9,680.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,052.43x = 214,522,606.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,522,606.57/16,052.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,363.87

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