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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,071.96, 22,180.92 and 9,266.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,071.96, 22,180.92 and 9,266.16 is: 12,788.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,071.96 : 22,180.92 = 9,266.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,071.96/22,180.92 = 9,266.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,071.96x = 22,180.92 × 9,266.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,071.96x = 205,531,953.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,531,953.67/16,071.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,788.23

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