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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,073.68, 22,180.03 and 9,268.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,073.68, 22,180.03 and 9,268.46 is: 12,789.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,073.68 : 22,180.03 = 9,268.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,073.68/22,180.03 = 9,268.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,073.68x = 22,180.03 × 9,268.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,073.68x = 205,574,720.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,574,720.85/16,073.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,789.52

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