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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,052.58, 22,147.09 and 9,332.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,052.58, 22,147.09 and 9,332.69 is: 12,875.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,052.58 : 22,147.09 = 9,332.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,052.58/22,147.09 = 9,332.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,052.58x = 22,147.09 × 9,332.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,052.58x = 206,691,791.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,691,791.30/16,052.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,875.92

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