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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,047.72, 22,145.85 and 9,334.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,047.72, 22,145.85 and 9,334.62 is: 12,881.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,047.72 : 22,145.85 = 9,334.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,047.72/22,145.85 = 9,334.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,047.72x = 22,145.85 × 9,334.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,047.72x = 206,723,094.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,723,094.33/16,047.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,881.77

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