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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,080.36, 22,190.89 and 9,792.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,080.36, 22,190.89 and 9,792.73 is: 13,513.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,080.36 : 22,190.89 = 9,792.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,080.36/22,190.89 = 9,792.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,080.36x = 22,190.89 × 9,792.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,080.36x = 217,309,414.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,309,414.22/16,080.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,513.97

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