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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,062.15, 22,170.24 and 9,349.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,062.15, 22,170.24 and 9,349.08 is: 12,904.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,062.15 : 22,170.24 = 9,349.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,062.15/22,170.24 = 9,349.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,062.15x = 22,170.24 × 9,349.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,062.15x = 207,271,347.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,271,347.38/16,062.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,904.33

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