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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,166.44, 22,312.42 and 9,359.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,166.44, 22,312.42 and 9,359.47 is: 12,917.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,166.44 : 22,312.42 = 9,359.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,166.44/22,312.42 = 9,359.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,166.44x = 22,312.42 × 9,359.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,166.44x = 208,832,346.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,832,346.44/16,166.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,917.65

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