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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,063.65, 22,172.31 and 9,350.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,063.65, 22,172.31 and 9,350.58 is: 12,906.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,063.65 : 22,172.31 = 9,350.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,063.65/22,172.31 = 9,350.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,063.65x = 22,172.31 × 9,350.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,063.65x = 207,323,958.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,323,958.44/16,063.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,906.40

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