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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,109.28, 22,231.05 and 9,734.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,109.28, 22,231.05 and 9,734.97 is: 13,434.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,109.28 : 22,231.05 = 9,734.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,109.28/22,231.05 = 9,734.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,109.28x = 22,231.05 × 9,734.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,109.28x = 216,418,604.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,418,604.82/16,109.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,434.41

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