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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,092.06, 22,208.40 and 9,378.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,092.06, 22,208.40 and 9,378.24 is: 12,942.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,092.06 : 22,208.40 = 9,378.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,092.06/22,208.40 = 9,378.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,092.06x = 22,208.40 × 9,378.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,092.06x = 208,275,705.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,275,705.22/16,092.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,942.76

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