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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,017.36, 22,106.58 and 9,307.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,017.36, 22,106.58 and 9,307.32 is: 12,845.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,017.36 : 22,106.58 = 9,307.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,017.36/22,106.58 = 9,307.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,017.36x = 22,106.58 × 9,307.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,017.36x = 205,753,014.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,753,014.17/16,017.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,845.63

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