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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,131.04, 22,255.41 and 9,759.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,131.04, 22,255.41 and 9,759.58 is: 13,464.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,131.04 : 22,255.41 = 9,759.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,131.04/22,255.41 = 9,759.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,131.04x = 22,255.41 × 9,759.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,131.04x = 217,203,454.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,203,454.33/16,131.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,464.94

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