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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,309.14, 22,510.12 and 9,937.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,309.14, 22,510.12 and 9,937.80 is: 13,716.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,309.14 : 22,510.12 = 9,937.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,309.14/22,510.12 = 9,937.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,309.14x = 22,510.12 × 9,937.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,309.14x = 223,701,070.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,701,070.54/16,309.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,716.30

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