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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,060.10, 22,161.38 and 9,346.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,060.10, 22,161.38 and 9,346.62 is: 12,897.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,060.10 : 22,161.38 = 9,346.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,060.10/22,161.38 = 9,346.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,060.10x = 22,161.38 × 9,346.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,060.10x = 207,134,020.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,134,020.90/16,060.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,897.43

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