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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,061.65, 22,169.55 and 9,348.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,061.65, 22,169.55 and 9,348.58 is: 12,903.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,061.65 : 22,169.55 = 9,348.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,061.65/22,169.55 = 9,348.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,061.65x = 22,169.55 × 9,348.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,061.65x = 207,253,811.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,253,811.74/16,061.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,903.64

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