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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,252.80, 22,420.60 and 9,877.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,252.80, 22,420.60 and 9,877.70 is: 13,626.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,252.80 : 22,420.60 = 9,877.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,252.80/22,420.60 = 9,877.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,252.80x = 22,420.60 × 9,877.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,252.80x = 221,463,960.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,463,960.62/16,252.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,626.20

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