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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,113.63, 22,237.01 and 9,740.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,113.63, 22,237.01 and 9,740.58 is: 13,442.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,113.63 : 22,237.01 = 9,740.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,113.63/22,237.01 = 9,740.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,113.63x = 22,237.01 × 9,740.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,113.63x = 216,601,314.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,601,314.45/16,113.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,442.11

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