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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,076.71, 22,185.93 and 9,366.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,076.71, 22,185.93 and 9,366.94 is: 12,926.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,076.71 : 22,185.93 = 9,366.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,076.71/22,185.93 = 9,366.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,076.71x = 22,185.93 × 9,366.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,076.71x = 207,814,338.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,814,338.01/16,076.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,926.42

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