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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,074.62, 22,186.50 and 9,361.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,074.62, 22,186.50 and 9,361.58 is: 12,921.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,074.62 : 22,186.50 = 9,361.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,074.62/22,186.50 = 9,361.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,074.62x = 22,186.50 × 9,361.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,074.62x = 207,700,583.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,700,583.74/16,074.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,921.03

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