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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,070.74, 22,178.99 and 9,358.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,070.74, 22,178.99 and 9,358.47 is: 12,915.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,070.74 : 22,178.99 = 9,358.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,070.74/22,178.99 = 9,358.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,070.74x = 22,178.99 × 9,358.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,070.74x = 207,561,409.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,561,409.62/16,070.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,915.49

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