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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,079.64, 22,194.72 and 9,795.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,079.64, 22,194.72 and 9,795.12 is: 13,520.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,079.64 : 22,194.72 = 9,795.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,079.64/22,194.72 = 9,795.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,079.64x = 22,194.72 × 9,795.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,079.64x = 217,399,945.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,399,945.77/16,079.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,520.20

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