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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,070.03, 22,176.88 and 9,260.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,070.03, 22,176.88 and 9,260.31 is: 12,779.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,070.03 : 22,176.88 = 9,260.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,070.03/22,176.88 = 9,260.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,070.03x = 22,176.88 × 9,260.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,070.03x = 205,364,760.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,364,760.48/16,070.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,779.36

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