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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,079.27, 22,190.76 and 9,365.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,079.27, 22,190.76 and 9,365.52 is: 12,925.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,079.27 : 22,190.76 = 9,365.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,079.27/22,190.76 = 9,365.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,079.27x = 22,190.76 × 9,365.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,079.27x = 207,828,006.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,828,006.60/16,079.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,925.22

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