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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,080.60, 22,192.88 and 9,274.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,080.60, 22,192.88 and 9,274.89 is: 12,800.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,080.60 : 22,192.88 = 9,274.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,080.60/22,192.88 = 9,274.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,080.60x = 22,192.88 × 9,274.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,080.60x = 205,836,520.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,836,520.78/16,080.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,800.30

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