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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,128.54, 22,251.96 and 9,757.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,128.54, 22,251.96 and 9,757.08 is: 13,461.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,128.54 : 22,251.96 = 9,757.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,128.54/22,251.96 = 9,757.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,128.54x = 22,251.96 × 9,757.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,128.54x = 217,114,153.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,114,153.88/16,128.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,461.49

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