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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,057.92, 22,162.32 and 9,347.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,057.92, 22,162.32 and 9,347.52 is: 12,900.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,057.92 : 22,162.32 = 9,347.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,057.92/22,162.32 = 9,347.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,057.92x = 22,162.32 × 9,347.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,057.92x = 207,162,729.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,162,729.45/16,057.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,900.97

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