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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,135.76, 22,266.60 and 9,848.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,135.76, 22,266.60 and 9,848.72 is: 13,590.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,135.76 : 22,266.60 = 9,848.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,135.76/22,266.60 = 9,848.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,135.76x = 22,266.60 × 9,848.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,135.76x = 219,297,508.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,297,508.75/16,135.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,590.78

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