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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,134.02, 22,261.04 and 9,415.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,134.02, 22,261.04 and 9,415.80 is: 12,991.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,134.02 : 22,261.04 = 9,415.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,134.02/22,261.04 = 9,415.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,134.02x = 22,261.04 × 9,415.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,134.02x = 209,605,500.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,605,500.43/16,134.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,991.52

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