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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,071.20, 22,179.48 and 9,266.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,071.20, 22,179.48 and 9,266.33 is: 12,788.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,071.20 : 22,179.48 = 9,266.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,071.20/22,179.48 = 9,266.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,071.20x = 22,179.48 × 9,266.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,071.20x = 205,522,270.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,522,270.01/16,071.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,788.24

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