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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,056.74, 22,154.58 and 9,338.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,056.74, 22,154.58 and 9,338.36 is: 12,884.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,056.74 : 22,154.58 = 9,338.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,056.74/22,154.58 = 9,338.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,056.74x = 22,154.58 × 9,338.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,056.74x = 206,887,443.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,887,443.69/16,056.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,884.77

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