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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,070.58, 22,173.48 and 9,352.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,070.58, 22,173.48 and 9,352.17 is: 12,903.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,070.58 : 22,173.48 = 9,352.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,070.58/22,173.48 = 9,352.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,070.58x = 22,173.48 × 9,352.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,070.58x = 207,370,154.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,370,154.45/16,070.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,903.71

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