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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,101.60, 22,217.13 and 9,726.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,101.60, 22,217.13 and 9,726.90 is: 13,421.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,101.60 : 22,217.13 = 9,726.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,101.60/22,217.13 = 9,726.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,101.60x = 22,217.13 × 9,726.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,101.60x = 216,103,801.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,103,801.80/16,101.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,421.26

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