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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,092.63, 22,203.66 and 9,714.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,092.63, 22,203.66 and 9,714.18 is: 13,403.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,092.63 : 22,203.66 = 9,714.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,092.63/22,203.66 = 9,714.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,092.63x = 22,203.66 × 9,714.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,092.63x = 215,690,349.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,690,349.90/16,092.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,403.05

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