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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,061.10, 22,158.92 and 9,341.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,061.10, 22,158.92 and 9,341.20 is: 12,887.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,061.10 : 22,158.92 = 9,341.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,061.10/22,158.92 = 9,341.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,061.10x = 22,158.92 × 9,341.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,061.10x = 206,990,903.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,990,903.50/16,061.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,887.72

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