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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,054.65, 22,156.09 and 9,923.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,054.65, 22,156.09 and 9,923.72 is: 13,695.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,054.65 : 22,156.09 = 9,923.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,054.65/22,156.09 = 9,923.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,054.65x = 22,156.09 × 9,923.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,054.65x = 219,870,697.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,870,697.87/16,054.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,695.14

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