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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,052.76, 22,147.04 and 9,335.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,052.76, 22,147.04 and 9,335.94 is: 12,880.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,052.76 : 22,147.04 = 9,335.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,052.76/22,147.04 = 9,335.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,052.76x = 22,147.04 × 9,335.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,052.76x = 206,763,436.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,763,436.62/16,052.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,880.24

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