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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,166.26, 22,301.95 and 9,452.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,166.26, 22,301.95 and 9,452.17 is: 13,039.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,166.26 : 22,301.95 = 9,452.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,166.26/22,301.95 = 9,452.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,166.26x = 22,301.95 × 9,452.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,166.26x = 210,801,663.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,801,663.96/16,166.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,039.61

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