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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,206.48, 22,353.84 and 9,921.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,206.48, 22,353.84 and 9,921.96 is: 13,685.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,206.48 : 22,353.84 = 9,921.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,206.48/22,353.84 = 9,921.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,206.48x = 22,353.84 × 9,921.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,206.48x = 221,793,906.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,793,906.33/16,206.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,685.51

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