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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,230.14, 22,397.88 and 9,520.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,230.14, 22,397.88 and 9,520.62 is: 13,138.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,230.14 : 22,397.88 = 9,520.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,230.14/22,397.88 = 9,520.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,230.14x = 22,397.88 × 9,520.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,230.14x = 213,241,704.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,241,704.29/16,230.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,138.62

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