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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,075.31, 22,186.62 and 9,364.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,075.31, 22,186.62 and 9,364.91 is: 12,925.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,075.31 : 22,186.62 = 9,364.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,075.31/22,186.62 = 9,364.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,075.31x = 22,186.62 × 9,364.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,075.31x = 207,775,588.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,775,588.57/16,075.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,925.14

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