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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,076.58, 22,182.08 and 9,704.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,076.58, 22,182.08 and 9,704.20 is: 13,389.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,076.58 : 22,182.08 = 9,704.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,076.58/22,182.08 = 9,704.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,076.58x = 22,182.08 × 9,704.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,076.58x = 215,259,340.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,259,340.74/16,076.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,389.62

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