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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,073.18, 22,179.34 and 9,267.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,073.18, 22,179.34 and 9,267.96 is: 12,788.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,073.18 : 22,179.34 = 9,267.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,073.18/22,179.34 = 9,267.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,073.18x = 22,179.34 × 9,267.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,073.18x = 205,557,235.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,557,235.95/16,073.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,788.83

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