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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,451.24, 22,701.31 and 9,735.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,451.24, 22,701.31 and 9,735.68 is: 13,434.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,451.24 : 22,701.31 = 9,735.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,451.24/22,701.31 = 9,735.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,451.24x = 22,701.31 × 9,735.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,451.24x = 221,012,722.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,012,722.15/16,451.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,434.42

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