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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,055.03, 22,156.64 and 9,924.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,055.03, 22,156.64 and 9,924.09 is: 13,695.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,055.03 : 22,156.64 = 9,924.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,055.03/22,156.64 = 9,924.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,055.03x = 22,156.64 × 9,924.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,055.03x = 219,884,439.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,884,439.84/16,055.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,695.68

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