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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,054.08, 22,155.76 and 9,341.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,054.08, 22,155.76 and 9,341.70 is: 12,892.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,054.08 : 22,155.76 = 9,341.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,054.08/22,155.76 = 9,341.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,054.08x = 22,155.76 × 9,341.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,054.08x = 206,972,463.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,972,463.19/16,054.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,892.20

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