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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,235.04, 22,397.04 and 9,521.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,235.04, 22,397.04 and 9,521.04 is: 13,134.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,235.04 : 22,397.04 = 9,521.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,235.04/22,397.04 = 9,521.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,235.04x = 22,397.04 × 9,521.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,235.04x = 213,243,113.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,243,113.72/16,235.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,134.75

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