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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,079.97, 22,186.35 and 9,276.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,079.97, 22,186.35 and 9,276.08 is: 12,798.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,079.97 : 22,186.35 = 9,276.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,079.97/22,186.35 = 9,276.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,079.97x = 22,186.35 × 9,276.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,079.97x = 205,802,246.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,802,246.58/16,079.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,798.67

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