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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,070.47, 22,177.13 and 9,262.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,070.47, 22,177.13 and 9,262.01 is: 12,781.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,070.47 : 22,177.13 = 9,262.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,070.47/22,177.13 = 9,262.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,070.47x = 22,177.13 × 9,262.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,070.47x = 205,404,808.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,404,808.96/16,070.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,781.51

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