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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,124.76, 22,246.80 and 9,753.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,124.76, 22,246.80 and 9,753.30 is: 13,456.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,124.76 : 22,246.80 = 9,753.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,124.76/22,246.80 = 9,753.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,124.76x = 22,246.80 × 9,753.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,124.76x = 216,979,714.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,979,714.44/16,124.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,456.31

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