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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,449.06, 22,696.08 and 9,730.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,449.06, 22,696.08 and 9,730.08 is: 13,425.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,449.06 : 22,696.08 = 9,730.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,449.06/22,696.08 = 9,730.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,449.06x = 22,696.08 × 9,730.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,449.06x = 220,834,674.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,834,674.09/16,449.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,425.37

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