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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,065.43, 22,170.41 and 9,354.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,065.43, 22,170.41 and 9,354.97 is: 12,909.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,065.43 : 22,170.41 = 9,354.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,065.43/22,170.41 = 9,354.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,065.43x = 22,170.41 × 9,354.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,065.43x = 207,403,473.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,403,473.66/16,065.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,909.92

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