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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,060.80, 22,168.35 and 9,347.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,060.80, 22,168.35 and 9,347.73 is: 12,902.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,060.80 : 22,168.35 = 9,347.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,060.80/22,168.35 = 9,347.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,060.80x = 22,168.35 × 9,347.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,060.80x = 207,223,750.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,223,750.35/16,060.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,902.46

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