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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,062.97, 22,169.23 and 9,255.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,062.97, 22,169.23 and 9,255.67 is: 12,774.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,062.97 : 22,169.23 = 9,255.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,062.97/22,169.23 = 9,255.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,062.97x = 22,169.23 × 9,255.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,062.97x = 205,191,077.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,191,077.03/16,062.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,774.17

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