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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,059.72, 22,161.06 and 9,344.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,059.72, 22,161.06 and 9,344.04 is: 12,893.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,059.72 : 22,161.06 = 9,344.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,059.72/22,161.06 = 9,344.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,059.72x = 22,161.06 × 9,344.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,059.72x = 207,073,831.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,073,831.08/16,059.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,893.99

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