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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,062.66, 22,165.20 and 9,687.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,062.66, 22,165.20 and 9,687.96 is: 13,368.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,062.66 : 22,165.20 = 9,687.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,062.66/22,165.20 = 9,687.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,062.66x = 22,165.20 × 9,687.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,062.66x = 214,735,570.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,735,570.99/16,062.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,368.62

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