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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,055.53, 22,164.06 and 9,338.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,055.53, 22,164.06 and 9,338.70 is: 12,891.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,055.53 : 22,164.06 = 9,338.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,055.53/22,164.06 = 9,338.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,055.53x = 22,164.06 × 9,338.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,055.53x = 206,983,625.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,983,625.26/16,055.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,891.74

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