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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,216.66, 22,386.53 and 9,501.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,216.66, 22,386.53 and 9,501.35 is: 13,116.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,216.66 : 22,386.53 = 9,501.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,216.66/22,386.53 = 9,501.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,216.66x = 22,386.53 × 9,501.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,216.66x = 212,702,336.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,702,336.54/16,216.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,116.29

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