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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,080.35, 22,192.53 and 9,274.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,080.35, 22,192.53 and 9,274.64 is: 12,799.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,080.35 : 22,192.53 = 9,274.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,080.35/22,192.53 = 9,274.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,080.35x = 22,192.53 × 9,274.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,080.35x = 205,827,781.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,827,781.92/16,080.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,799.95

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