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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,119.68, 22,246.40 and 9,832.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,119.68, 22,246.40 and 9,832.64 is: 13,569.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,119.68 : 22,246.40 = 9,832.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,119.68/22,246.40 = 9,832.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,119.68x = 22,246.40 × 9,832.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,119.68x = 218,740,842.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,740,842.50/16,119.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,569.80

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