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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,260.96, 22,441.14 and 9,892.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,260.96, 22,441.14 and 9,892.08 is: 13,651.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,260.96 : 22,441.14 = 9,892.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,260.96/22,441.14 = 9,892.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,260.96x = 22,441.14 × 9,892.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,260.96x = 221,989,552.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,989,552.17/16,260.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,651.69

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