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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,119.60, 22,246.02 and 9,832.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,119.60, 22,246.02 and 9,832.02 is: 13,568.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,119.60 : 22,246.02 = 9,832.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,119.60/22,246.02 = 9,832.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,119.60x = 22,246.02 × 9,832.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,119.60x = 218,723,313.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,723,313.56/16,119.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,568.78

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