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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,063.50, 22,162.14 and 9,346.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,063.50, 22,162.14 and 9,346.56 is: 12,895.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,063.50 : 22,162.14 = 9,346.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,063.50/22,162.14 = 9,346.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,063.50x = 22,162.14 × 9,346.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,063.50x = 207,139,771.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,139,771.24/16,063.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,895.06

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