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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,052.18, 22,151.88 and 9,341.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,052.18, 22,151.88 and 9,341.73 is: 12,891.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,052.18 : 22,151.88 = 9,341.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,052.18/22,151.88 = 9,341.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,052.18x = 22,151.88 × 9,341.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,052.18x = 206,936,881.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,936,881.95/16,052.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,891.52

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