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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,110.52, 22,231.08 and 9,396.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,110.52, 22,231.08 and 9,396.73 is: 12,966.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,110.52 : 22,231.08 = 9,396.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,110.52/22,231.08 = 9,396.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,110.52x = 22,231.08 × 9,396.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,110.52x = 208,899,573.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,899,573.11/16,110.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,966.66

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