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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,132.16, 22,251.48 and 9,756.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,132.16, 22,251.48 and 9,756.80 is: 13,457.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,132.16 : 22,251.48 = 9,756.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,132.16/22,251.48 = 9,756.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,132.16x = 22,251.48 × 9,756.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,132.16x = 217,103,240.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,103,240.06/16,132.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,457.79

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