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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,228.69, 22,395.69 and 9,941.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,228.69, 22,395.69 and 9,941.06 is: 13,718.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,228.69 : 22,395.69 = 9,941.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,228.69/22,395.69 = 9,941.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,228.69x = 22,395.69 × 9,941.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,228.69x = 222,636,954.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,636,954.02/16,228.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,718.73

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