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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,056.78, 22,152.99 and 9,340.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,056.78, 22,152.99 and 9,340.99 is: 12,887.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,056.78 : 22,152.99 = 9,340.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,056.78/22,152.99 = 9,340.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,056.78x = 22,152.99 × 9,340.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,056.78x = 206,930,837.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,930,837.71/16,056.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,887.44

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