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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,094.30, 22,206.51 and 9,721.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,094.30, 22,206.51 and 9,721.94 is: 13,414.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,094.30 : 22,206.51 = 9,721.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,094.30/22,206.51 = 9,721.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,094.30x = 22,206.51 × 9,721.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,094.30x = 215,890,246.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,890,246.80/16,094.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,414.09

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