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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,096.18, 22,212.93 and 9,809.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,096.18, 22,212.93 and 9,809.14 is: 13,536.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,096.18 : 22,212.93 = 9,809.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,096.18/22,212.93 = 9,809.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,096.18x = 22,212.93 × 9,809.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,096.18x = 217,889,740.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,889,740.18/16,096.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,536.74

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