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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,107.16, 22,233.38 and 9,737.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,107.16, 22,233.38 and 9,737.32 is: 13,440.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,107.16 : 22,233.38 = 9,737.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,107.16/22,233.38 = 9,737.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,107.16x = 22,233.38 × 9,737.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,107.16x = 216,493,535.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,493,535.74/16,107.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,440.83

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