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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,167.52, 22,305.68 and 9,796.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,167.52, 22,305.68 and 9,796.08 is: 13,515.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,167.52 : 22,305.68 = 9,796.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,167.52/22,305.68 = 9,796.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,167.52x = 22,305.68 × 9,796.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,167.52x = 218,508,225.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,508,225.73/16,167.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,515.26

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