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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,072.52, 22,190.64 and 9,795.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,072.52, 22,190.64 and 9,795.56 is: 13,524.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,072.52 : 22,190.64 = 9,795.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,072.52/22,190.64 = 9,795.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,072.52x = 22,190.64 × 9,795.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,072.52x = 217,369,745.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,369,745.56/16,072.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,524.31

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