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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,057.28, 22,166.49 and 9,340.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,057.28, 22,166.49 and 9,340.46 is: 12,894.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,057.28 : 22,166.49 = 9,340.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,057.28/22,166.49 = 9,340.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,057.28x = 22,166.49 × 9,340.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,057.28x = 207,045,166.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,045,166.48/16,057.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,894.16

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