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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,086.66, 22,197.96 and 9,013.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,086.66, 22,197.96 and 9,013.74 is: 12,438.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,086.66 : 22,197.96 = 9,013.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,086.66/22,197.96 = 9,013.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,086.66x = 22,197.96 × 9,013.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,086.66x = 200,086,639.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,086,639.97/16,086.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,438.05

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