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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,112.08, 22,233.93 and 9,740.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,112.08, 22,233.93 and 9,740.20 is: 13,441.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,112.08 : 22,233.93 = 9,740.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,112.08/22,233.93 = 9,740.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,112.08x = 22,233.93 × 9,740.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,112.08x = 216,562,924.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,562,924.99/16,112.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,441.03

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