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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,079.54, 22,185.95 and 9,361.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,079.54, 22,185.95 and 9,361.13 is: 12,916.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,079.54 : 22,185.95 = 9,361.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,079.54/22,185.95 = 9,361.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,079.54x = 22,185.95 × 9,361.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,079.54x = 207,685,404.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,685,404.39/16,079.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,916.13

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