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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,161.60, 22,299.93 and 9,786.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,161.60, 22,299.93 and 9,786.90 is: 13,504.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,161.60 : 22,299.93 = 9,786.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,161.60/22,299.93 = 9,786.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,161.60x = 22,299.93 × 9,786.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,161.60x = 218,247,184.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,247,184.92/16,161.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,504.06

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