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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,208.04, 22,355.76 and 9,923.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,208.04, 22,355.76 and 9,923.52 is: 13,687.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,208.04 : 22,355.76 = 9,923.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,208.04/22,355.76 = 9,923.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,208.04x = 22,355.76 × 9,923.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,208.04x = 221,847,831.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,847,831.48/16,208.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,687.52

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