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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,056.10, 22,162.56 and 9,340.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,056.10, 22,162.56 and 9,340.45 is: 12,892.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,056.10 : 22,162.56 = 9,340.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,056.10/22,162.56 = 9,340.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,056.10x = 22,162.56 × 9,340.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,056.10x = 207,008,283.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,008,283.55/16,056.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,892.81

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