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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,065.41, 22,166.06 and 9,257.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,065.41, 22,166.06 and 9,257.76 is: 12,773.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,065.41 : 22,166.06 = 9,257.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,065.41/22,166.06 = 9,257.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,065.41x = 22,166.06 × 9,257.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,065.41x = 205,208,017.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,208,017.34/16,065.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,773.29

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