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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,061.97, 22,167.85 and 9,254.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,061.97, 22,167.85 and 9,254.67 is: 12,772.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,061.97 : 22,167.85 = 9,254.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,061.97/22,167.85 = 9,254.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,061.97x = 22,167.85 × 9,254.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,061.97x = 205,156,047.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,156,047.45/16,061.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,772.78

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