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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,068.52, 22,170.74 and 9,350.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,068.52, 22,170.74 and 9,350.08 is: 12,900.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,068.52 : 22,170.74 = 9,350.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,068.52/22,170.74 = 9,350.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,068.52x = 22,170.74 × 9,350.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,068.52x = 207,298,192.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,298,192.66/16,068.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,900.89

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