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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,136.10, 22,267.17 and 9,422.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,136.10, 22,267.17 and 9,422.10 is: 13,002.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,136.10 : 22,267.17 = 9,422.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,136.10/22,267.17 = 9,422.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,136.10x = 22,267.17 × 9,422.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,136.10x = 209,803,502.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,803,502.46/16,136.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,002.12

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