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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,075.04, 22,179.74 and 9,356.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,075.04, 22,179.74 and 9,356.63 is: 12,909.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,075.04 : 22,179.74 = 9,356.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,075.04/22,179.74 = 9,356.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,075.04x = 22,179.74 × 9,356.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,075.04x = 207,527,462.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,527,462.99/16,075.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,909.92

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