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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,084.68, 22,187.66 and 9,369.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,084.68, 22,187.66 and 9,369.60 is: 12,924.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,084.68 : 22,187.66 = 9,369.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,084.68/22,187.66 = 9,369.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,084.68x = 22,187.66 × 9,369.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,084.68x = 207,889,499.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,889,499.14/16,084.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,924.69

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