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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,064.17, 22,168.68 and 9,353.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,064.17, 22,168.68 and 9,353.72 is: 12,908.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,064.17 : 22,168.68 = 9,353.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,064.17/22,168.68 = 9,353.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,064.17x = 22,168.68 × 9,353.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,064.17x = 207,359,625.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,359,625.49/16,064.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,908.21

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