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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,062.17, 22,165.92 and 9,351.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,062.17, 22,165.92 and 9,351.72 is: 12,905.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,062.17 : 22,165.92 = 9,351.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,062.17/22,165.92 = 9,351.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,062.17x = 22,165.92 × 9,351.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,062.17x = 207,289,477.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,289,477.38/16,062.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,905.45

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