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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,079.60, 22,191.03 and 9,707.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,079.60, 22,191.03 and 9,707.76 is: 13,397.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,079.60 : 22,191.03 = 9,707.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,079.60/22,191.03 = 9,707.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,079.60x = 22,191.03 × 9,707.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,079.60x = 215,425,144.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,425,144.85/16,079.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,397.42

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