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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,067.68, 22,173.63 and 9,257.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,067.68, 22,173.63 and 9,257.95 is: 12,776.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,067.68 : 22,173.63 = 9,257.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,067.68/22,173.63 = 9,257.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,067.68x = 22,173.63 × 9,257.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,067.68x = 205,282,246.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,282,246.99/16,067.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,776.10

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