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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,276.04, 22,465.06 and 9,902.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,276.04, 22,465.06 and 9,902.68 is: 13,668.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,276.04 : 22,465.06 = 9,902.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,276.04/22,465.06 = 9,902.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,276.04x = 22,465.06 × 9,902.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,276.04x = 222,464,300.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,464,300.36/16,276.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,668.21

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