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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,055.70, 22,147.71 and 9,340.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,055.70, 22,147.71 and 9,340.55 is: 12,884.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,055.70 : 22,147.71 = 9,340.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,055.70/22,147.71 = 9,340.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,055.70x = 22,147.71 × 9,340.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,055.70x = 206,871,729.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,871,729.93/16,055.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,884.63

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