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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,052.76, 22,157.56 and 9,341.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,052.76, 22,157.56 and 9,341.42 is: 12,893.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,052.76 : 22,157.56 = 9,341.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,052.76/22,157.56 = 9,341.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,052.76x = 22,157.56 × 9,341.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,052.76x = 206,983,074.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,983,074.14/16,052.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,893.92

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