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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,072.56, 22,176.27 and 9,354.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,072.56, 22,176.27 and 9,354.06 is: 12,906.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,072.56 : 22,176.27 = 9,354.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,072.56/22,176.27 = 9,354.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,072.56x = 22,176.27 × 9,354.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,072.56x = 207,438,160.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,438,160.16/16,072.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,906.35

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