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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,111.11, 22,227.98 and 9,739.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,111.11, 22,227.98 and 9,739.65 is: 13,437.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,111.11 : 22,227.98 = 9,739.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,111.11/22,227.98 = 9,739.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,111.11x = 22,227.98 × 9,739.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,111.11x = 216,492,696.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,492,696.71/16,111.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,437.48

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