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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,069.52, 22,172.12 and 9,351.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,069.52, 22,172.12 and 9,351.08 is: 12,902.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,069.52 : 22,172.12 = 9,351.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,069.52/22,172.12 = 9,351.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,069.52x = 22,172.12 × 9,351.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,069.52x = 207,333,267.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,333,267.89/16,069.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,902.27

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